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Translations of 'Screening tests for you and your baby' Booklet

NHS ENGLAND

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15 Oct 2025 at 14:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process, led by NHS England, involves the translation of the booklet titled 'Screening tests for you and your baby' into 18 new languages, expanding its accessibility across ethnic minority communities. The procurement is under the 'services' category, specifically translation and health services, and took place in London, United Kingdom. This contract is in the award stage, with the period of performance from 14th October 2025 to 14th November 2025. The procurement method was direct and below threshold, executed without competition, under the framework CCS Framework RM6302 Language Services. NHS England, located at Wellington House, London, acts as the central government authority managing this task.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in translation services within the healthcare sector. Large suppliers like Global Connections, which was awarded this contract, can greatly benefit from such government projects, gaining both financial growth and experience. For businesses capable of handling large-scale translation services, especially those addressing health-related content, participation in similar tenders can enhance their reputation and expand their client base, aligning with initiatives to support public health communications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Translations of 'Screening tests for you and your baby' Booklet

Notice Description

'Screening tests for you and your baby' Booklet (9 chapters, 10.5k words) is to be translated into 18 new languages. As part of our work to reduce inequalities in screening and make screening information as accessible as possible to people in ethnic minority communities, we are expanding the range of languages our main public screening leaflets are available in from 12 to 30. 'Screening tests for you and your baby' is the main source of information provided to new and expectant parents around the screening available to the mother and the baby, and is a critical source of information to help them to make informed choices. It is produced by NHS England and published on GOV.UK. It is normally provided to parents in digital format. Awarded under CCS Framework RM6302 Language Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cd6e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065647-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,475 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2025 - 14 Nov 2025 1-6 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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