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BCHC - BSL Interpreting Service R20458

BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE TRUST HEADQUARTERS

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17 Jun 2025 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "BCHC - BSL Interpreting Service R20458" has been completed with the award of a contract to BSL Assist Ltd. This procurement was managed by the Birmingham Community Healthcare Trust Headquarters, acting as the buyer, and the process took place under the auspices of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, which functions as the procuring entity. The tender falls under the services category with a specific focus on interpretation services, catering to Birmingham, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a direct approach, classified as below threshold and without competition. The contract, signed on 7th April 2025, commenced on 7th May 2025 and runs until 6th May 2026, with a gross value of £21,744.00.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in interpretation services, especially those capable of delivering high-quality bespoke solutions within healthcare settings. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in the field will find this contract an excellent chance to expand their portfolio and establish a foothold in the healthcare sector. Moreover, the successful engagement in such contracts with public healthcare systems can pave the way for future opportunities, fostering growth and enhancing business credibility.

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Notice Title

BCHC - BSL Interpreting Service R20458

Notice Description

Bespoke interpreting service for team member

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054e42
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032949-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,120 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
6 May 2025 - 6 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE TRUST HEADQUARTERS
Additional Buyers

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
Melisa CharlesAgwu
Contact Email
bsolcategoryteams@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4BN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BSL ASSIST

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