Planning

Provision of Professional Interpreting and Translation Services

KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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PlanningUpdate

30 Jul 2025 at 10:58

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

30 Jul 2025 at 10:20

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, located in London, is in the planning stage for a tender titled "Provision of Professional Interpreting and Translation Services." This procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on interpretation and translation services. The tender process involves a competitive flexible procedure, aiming to ensure equitable healthcare access for patients with diverse linguistic needs. Planned communication indicates a future notice date of 3rd November 2025, with the procurement expected to cover the United Kingdom. The contract period is set to begin on 1st April 2026, ending on 31st May 2029, with the possibility of renewal extending until 31st May 2031. The gross contract value is estimated at £2,580,000, highlighting substantial investment in this initiative.

Business growth opportunities abound through this tender, particularly for firms specialising in professional translation and interpretation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are given suitability considerations, opening doors for diverse participation in this procurement. This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses capable of delivering a wide range of services, including spoken and non-spoken language capabilities, document translation, and specialised services like Braille and Easy Read formats. Organisations aligned with enhancing healthcare accessibility and proficient in diverse communication needs are well-placed to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Professional Interpreting and Translation Services

Notice Description

To ensure equitable healthcare access for patients with diverse linguistic and communication needs. The contract will cover: - Spoken language services (face-to-face, telephone, and video interpreting). - Non-spoken language services (BSL, lip reading, Makaton, etc.). - Document translation (including Braille and Easy Read formats).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0568d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044203-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£2,150,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

KCH INTERVENTIONAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LLP

Contact Name
David Kayondo, Sunday Okhiria
Contact Email
david.kayondo@nhs.net, s.okhiria1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
0204 566 8234, 02045340573

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE5 9NY
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLI45 Lambeth
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction
Westminster Constituency
Dulwich and West Norwood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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