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British Sign Language Translation Services

WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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14 Apr 2025 at 10:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for British Sign Language Translation Services, with the contract starting on 1st April 2025 and expiring on 31st March 2026, with an option to extend until 31st March 2027. This falls under the procurement category of services and specifically focuses on the Translation Services within the health industry. The procurement process was completed under a direct award via the Liverpool CCG procurement framework, and the awarded supplier is Signalise Co-op Limited, located in Liverpool. The procurement relied on Regulation 33 of the Procurement Contracts Regulation (2015) and was classified as falling outside the scope of the standard directive, with the method being a limited procedure without prior publication.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services, particularly firms that can provide British Sign Language expertise. It represents a stable revenue stream for the contract term and potential for an extended partnership through the extension option. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Signalise Co-op Limited, which already has secured this contract, suggest that similar-sized businesses with relevant expertise can successfully compete. The location of service delivery in the UK region UKD74 also indicates opportunities for local firms in the region to engage with public sector procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

British Sign Language Translation Services

Notice Description

British Sign Language Interpretation and Translation Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service provision of British Sign Language Translation services for across the trust. This contract was awarded following a direct award process for a 12 Months + 12 Months contract via Liverpool CCG procurement framework - 2021/S 000-025272.

Options: 12 Months Contract Term Extension

Procurement Information

This contract was awarded under Regulation 33 of the Procurement Contracts Regulation (2015).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050244
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014879-2025
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
£119,376 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Edward Roughley
Contact Email
edward.roughley@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEBINGTON
Postcode
CH63 4JY
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD74 Wirral
Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Clatterbridge
Westminster Constituency
Wirral West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIGNALISE

Further Information

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