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Cheshire and Mersey - Accessible Solutions

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

22 May 2026 at 15:38

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Award

22 May 2026 at 15:07

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 10:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

13 Oct 2025 at 07:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

16 Jul 2025 at 14:52

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Cheshire and Mersey - Accessible Solutions" was carried out by the Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, focusing on translation and interpretation services. This procurement aimed to deliver both spoken and non-spoken language services, including solutions for the Cheshire & Merseyside ICB Group. The process falls under the services industry category and is centered in the United Kingdom. Managed by HealthTrust Europe LLP under an open procedure method, the procurement recently achieved completion. Initial planning started in October 2025 with a webinar set for the 21st of October. Subsequent phases saw the tender becoming active by December 2025, ending with the contract's scheduled start on April 1, 2026, lasting until March 31, 2028, with a potential extension till 2031.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in interpretation and translation services, particularly those capable of scaling their offerings to meet both on-site and remote service demands. The large framework agreement accommodates Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), providing access to a substantial and recurring market. Businesses offering innovative remote interpretation solutions are particularly poised to benefit from the flexibility and scope provided under this agreement, with the ability to adapt and expand service offerings over the contract lifecycle, leveraging the scheduled reopenings after two years for new marketplace entrants.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cheshire and Mersey - Accessible Solutions

Notice Description

Translation of spoken and non-spoken language including associated services and solutions for the Cheshire & Merseyside ICB Group with Wirral as the lead Trust for the procurement notices.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Lot 1: Spoken Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Services (On-site and/or Remote)

Renewal: Extension will be agreed with the Authority in aligment to their requirements. Open framework proposed with 2+2+1 (subject to Trust discretion)

Lot 2 - Non-Spoken Interpretation and Translation Services (On-site and/or Remote)

Renewal: Extension will be agreed with the Authority in aligment to their requirements. Open framework proposed with 2+2+1 (subject to Trust discretion)

Lot 3 - Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Managed Services

Renewal: Extension will be agreed with the Authority in aligment to their requirements. Open framework proposed with 2+2+1 (subject to Trust discretion)

Planning Information

There will be a Teams webinar on Tuesday 21st October between 1pm-3pm for all intereested parties to attend. This will discuss the following topics: - An overview of HTE - Participating authorities - Timelines for the project - A brief outline of the service required - A look into the process we are looking to run - A Q&A session for prospective suppliers to ask any questions to either HTE or the group Please contact sophie-mae.perrins@htepg.com for a link to the webinar above. No other enagement will take place for this procurement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05606c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048133-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£7,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
22 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2028-01-05

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Additional Buyers

Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
CH49 5PE
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Pensby and Thingwall
Westminster Constituency
Wirral West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
14
Supplier Names

CODEX GLOBAL LIMITED

D A LANGUAGES LIMITED

DEAFNESS RESOURCE CENTRE LIMITED

DIGITAL INTERPRETATIONS UK LTD

ENABLE2 TRANSLATE LIMITED

LANGUAGE CONNECT INTERNATIONAL LTD

LANGUAGE EMPIRE LIMITED

LANGUAGE LINE LIMITED

SIGN SOLUTIONS (SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING AGENCY) LTD

SIGNALISE CO-OP LIMITED

SUPREME LINGUISTIC SERVICES LTD

TOPP LANGUAGE SOLUTIONS LIMITED

WIRRAL MULTICULTURAL ORGANISATION

WORD360 LTD

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