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BCHC - BSL Interpreting Service - R204578

BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE TRUST HEADQUARTERS

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18 Jun 2025 at 10:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The "BCHC - BSL Interpreting Service - R204578" contract was awarded by Birmingham Community Healthcare Trust Headquarters, a public authority related to central government, through the Birmingham and Solihull (BSOL) Procurement Collaborative hosted by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. The procurement relates to interpreting services in the United Kingdom, specifically Birmingham, and falls within the services industry category. The award and contract tags indicate that the contract was signed on 6th May 2025, with the contractor being active as of 18th June 2025. This procurement, executed through a direct method below threshold without competition, started on 7th May 2025 and is set to conclude on 6th May 2026.

This BSL Interpreting Service contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in interpretation services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), including those within the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, are particularly well-suited due to their ability to provide personalised and flexible services, which align with the bespoke nature of the interpreting service needed. This tender demonstrates a valuable opportunity for such businesses to enhance their portfolio and gain reputation within the public sector, potentially fostering long-term collaborations with healthcare trusts and broadening their market reach within the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BCHC - BSL Interpreting Service - R204578

Notice Description

This is a bespoke interpreting service for employee

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054edf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033201-2025
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
£10,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20259 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

Buyer & Supplier

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 INTERPRETING/TRANSLATION SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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