Award

Intepretation and Translation Service

NHS ENGLAND AND NHS IMPROVEMENT - NORTH EAST & YORKSHIRE

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Award

15 Jan 2021 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to a tender for the "Interpretation and Translation Service" initiated by NHS England and NHS Improvement - North East & Yorkshire. This contract falls under the services category, specifically within translation services (CPV code 79530000), and is centred around providing interpreters for non-English speaking and D/deaf patients in Primary Care settings across the North of Tyne, Durham, Darlington, and Teesside regions. The procurement method employed is a limited procedure, concluded on 30 September 2020, with a contract value of £700,000. The latest contract award activity was marked as complete as of the date of this entry, 15 January 2021.

This tender offers significant opportunities for language service providers, especially those specialising in interpretation and translation services within the healthcare sector. Businesses capable of delivering both face-to-face and remote interpreting, as well as written translation services, would find themselves well-positioned to benefit. The contract is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their reach within the public health sphere while supporting local communities with essential language services.

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Notice Title

Intepretation and Translation Service

Notice Description

Provision of interpreters for non-English speaking and D/deaf patients attending appointments in Primary Care settings. Inclusive of the provision of face to face, telephone and video interpreting, as well as written document translation. Locality/Population - North of Tyne, Durham, Darlington and Teesside.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of interpreters for non-English speaking and D/deaf patients attending appointments in Primary Care settings. Inclusive of the provision of face to face, telephone and video interpreting, as well as written document translation. Locality/Population - North of Tyne, Durham, Darlington and Teesside.

Procurement Information

A procurement process commencing with market engagement was scheduled to commence in April 2020 but due to COVID-19 pressures on both providers and commissioners this was paused. In light of these pressures and in line with the Procurement Policy Note (PPN 01/20) released by the Cabinet Office, an STA was approved to ensure continuity of service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028acd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000887-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND AND NHS IMPROVEMENT - NORTH EAST & YORKSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
necsu.neprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANGUAGE EMPIRE

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