This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2025 at 14:27

Award

23 Aug 2024 at 15:57

Tender

20 Oct 2023 at 12:10

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by the West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust culminates in the award of a contract titled "Interpreter Services" to Language Line Limited, recorded under the ID 084460-2025. This contract, part of the ESPO Language Services Framework 402_24 Lot 4a for Remote Interpretation Services via Telephone, is classified under the CPV code 79540000, indicating a focus on interpretation services for emergency responders in the UK. The procurement used a selective method with competitive procedure negotiations and was awarded on 1st December 2025, with the award stage completion dated 18th December 2025.

This procurement opportunity offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for interpretation and language service providers capable of offering remote services. Companies that can efficiently provide telephonic interpretation services, especially for emergency situations, stand to benefit. The procurement process is advantageous for businesses adept in selective tender processes and those positioned similarly to Language Line Limited, which has secured the contract through its competitive offer. Enterprises with similar capabilities may explore similar tenders to expand their portfolio and reach within public sector contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Interpreter Services

Notice Description

Telephone Interpreter Services for 999 call takers and/or paramedic attending a patient.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Managed Service for all Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Services

Telephone Interpreter Services for 999 call takers and/or paramedic attending a patient. Additional information: Award of a contract without prior publication of a call off competition in the cases listed below

The procurement falls outside scope of the regulations

Explanation:

Awarded via ESPO Language Services Framework 402_24 Lot 4a Remote Interpretation Services Telephone

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period.

Lot 2 - Face to Face Interpretation Services (Verbal)

Services where a spoken language is converted from one to another via the use of a linguist in physical attendance, either consecutively, or simultaneously, between individuals or in groups. Additional information: Services delivered under this lot will be dependent on the location of customers and their respective assignments, therefore this lot is further divided into 12 geographical sub-lots.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period.

Lot 3 - Face to Face Interpretation Services (Non-Verbal)

Services where the communication of non-spoken language is facilitated via the use of a linguist in physical attendance, either consecutively, or simultaneously, between individuals or in groups. Additional information: Services delivered under this lot will be dependent on the location of customers and their respective assignments, therefore this lot is further divided into 12 geographical sub-lots.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period.

Lot 4a - Telephone Interpretation Services

Services where a spoken language is converted from one to another via the use of a linguist over the telephone, either consecutively, or simultaneously, between individuals or in groups.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period.

Lot 4b - Video Interpretation Services - (Spoken)

Services where a spoken language is converted from one to another via the use of a linguist over the video or audio technology, either consecutively, or simultaneously, between individuals or in groups.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period.

Lot 4c - Video Interpretation Services - (Non-Spoken)

Services where the communication of non-spoken language is facilitated via the use of a linguist over video or audio technology, either consecutively or simultaneously, between individuals or in groups.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period.

Lot 5 - Translation, Transcription and Additional Services

Services where written media can be translated from one language to another. Audio files or other media can be transcribed, or written media can be transcribed into non-verbal language.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040db0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084460-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust
Additional Buyers

ESPO

YPO

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIERLEY HILL
Postcode
DY5 1LX
Postcode Area
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
Brierley Hill & Wordsley South
Westminster Constituency
Stourbridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
24
Supplier Names

AA GLOBAL LANGUAGE SERVICES LIMITED

BID SERVICES

BRIGHTLINGUA LTD

D A LANGUAGES LIMITED

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS (SCOTLAND) LTD

GLOBAL LANGUAGE SERVICES LIMITED

GLOBAL VOICES LTD

LANGUAGE LINE LIMITED

LINGVO HOUSE TRANSLATION SERVICES LIMITED

Language Line Limited T/A Language Line Solutions

MIGRANT HELP TRADING LIMITED (T/A Clear Voice Interpreting Services)

ONCALL INTERPRETERS LTD

PAB LANGUAGES CENTRE LIMITED

PAPILLON TRANSLATIONS LTD

PEAK TRANSLATIONS LIMITED

PRESTIGE NETWORK LIMITED

SIGN SOLUTIONS (SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING AGENCY) LTD

SUPREME LINGUISTIC SERVICES LTD (T/A Premium Linguistic Services)

THE LANGUAGE SHOP LIMITED

THEBIGWORD INTERPRETING SERVICES LIMITED

TOPP LANGUAGE SOLUTIONS LIMITED

TP TRANSCRIPTION LIMITED

TRANSLATE UK LIMITED

UK TRANSLATION SERVICES LTD

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