Tender

Provision of Translation Software

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 10:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has announced an open tender for the "Provision of Translation Software". This procurement process is in the tender stage and aims to renew the translation software agreement for the NHS Wales Translation Services department, which translates around 12 million words annually. The procurement falls under the IT services category, with an estimated contract value of £250,000 to £300,000. The procurement is to be conducted under an open procedure, with key deadlines including the tender submission by 10th November 2025 and the award announcement by 28th November 2025. The contract will commence on 1st January 2026 and run through to 31st December 2028, with a possible extension to the end of 2029, covering services across the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKL region.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT, particularly those experienced in developing and supporting translation software solutions. SMEs and VCSEs are especially encouraged to participate, as the tender criteria are favourable to a diverse range of suppliers. Success in this procurement process promises not only financial growth but also a stable long-term contract with a prominent public sector buyer, facilitating further collaboration opportunities within the healthcare and IT sectors in the UK. The focus on price, technical quality, and social values in the award criteria allows innovative and community-focused businesses to leverage their strengths in competing for this significant public sector opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Translation Software

Notice Description

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) Translation Services department are looking to renew their Translation Software agreement. The department translates approximately 12 million words annually for NWSSP and other NHS Wales organisations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for further 12 months at sole discretion of the NHS Wales Organisation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ac92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064095-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-10-09

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Michael Butler
Contact Email
michael.butler2@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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