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BCHC - BSL Interpreting Service R204575

BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE TRUST HEADQUARTERS

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18 Jun 2025 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham Community Healthcare Trust Headquarters has completed the procurement process for the BCHC - BSL Interpreting Service R204575. This tender falls under the services procurement category, specifically focusing on interpretation services within the healthcare sector. Located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, the service contract was awarded on 6th May 2025 and remains active until 6th May 2026. As a direct procurement conducted below the threshold without competition, this project reflects a streamlined approach by the public authority - central government, specifically targeting service needs within the Birmingham Community.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in interpretation services to expand their clientele within the healthcare sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on bespoke language services, particularly BSL interpretation, are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future. The awarded contract, valued at £45,600, was secured by Nigel Walton, highlighting potential for similar businesses to take advantage of direct procurement methods that do not require extensive competition. Companies in the Birmingham area or those offering specialised language solutions can explore collaboration possibilities with organisations like the Birmingham Community Healthcare Trust for business growth.

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Notice Title

BCHC - BSL Interpreting Service R204575

Notice Description

This is a bespoke interpretation service provided by BSL

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054eee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033219-2025
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
£45,600 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

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

NIGEL WALTON

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