Interpretation & Translation Services (SBS10519)

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        "description": "NHS Shared Business Services act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework. NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) intends to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Interpretation & Translation Services for Healthcare to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/ The Framework will be structured using the following Lots 1. Lot 1 Face to Face (spoken language) 2. Lot 2 British Sign Language (BSL) (F2F, Video and Document) 3. Lot 3 Telephone Interpreting 4. Lot 4 Document Translation and ancillary services 5. Lot 5 Video Interpretation 6. Lot 6 One Stop Shop We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on these elements in the tender.",
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                "description": "One Stop Shop Interpretation and Translation Service. One Stop Shop offers customers access to all of the services defined under Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 through one Supplier. It is anticipated that delivery of a One Stop shop will enable effective and efficient management of all bookings, service availability, timesheeting, invoicing and management information. Additional information: Duration in months: 01/05/2025 / End 30/04/2029 Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Lots will be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework/DPS, subject to review and change, is expected to go live shortly after the expiry of the existing Framework Agreement 10172 on May 2025. Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAPAriba RFI.",
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