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Provision of Language Services for University Hospitals of Leicester

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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07 Jul 2026 at 13:57

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has recently awarded a contract for the provision of language services under the NOE CPC Language Services framework agreement. The contract, valued at £2,000,000, is set to begin on 1st August 2026 and is expected to conclude on 31st July 2028. This procurement process, which followed a selective method using a call-off from a framework agreement, falls under the services category, specifically interpretation services (CPV code: 79540000). The services will be rendered in the Leicester area, within England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has already progressed to the award phase, which was marked by the publication of the award notice on 7th July 2026.

This tender can provide significant opportunities for businesses specialising in language and interpretation services, particularly those capable of managing comprehensive service contracts. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable for this opportunity, given the project's scope and the nature of the competitive framework. As the supplier, WORD360, has been selected for this contract, other service providers in the industry can look to similar opportunities for growth in the public sector through framework agreements or similar procurement methods.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Language Services for University Hospitals of Leicester

Notice Description

Supporting University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust to facilitate a further competition under the NOE CPC Language Services framework agreement (NOE.0583) - Lot 1A Managed Service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f06e1956-9e77-45fd-870e-43fbf7e652dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/051769a2-3694-4cdd-9016-16e766d190c7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 5WW
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORD360

Further Information

Notice Documents

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