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PAHT - Interpretation & Translation Services & BSL

THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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04 Nov 2025 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust has completed the procurement process for "PAHT - Interpretation & Translation Services & BSL", focusing on the provision of interpretation and translation services including British Sign Language (BSL). The contract was awarded to Language Line Solutions, a large-scale supplier located in London, UK. The procurement process was executed via a direct method below threshold–without competition, as outlined under UKPGA 2023/54. The contract, valued at £17,216.42 gross, commenced on 31st March 2025 and concluded on 31st August 2025. It falls under the services category, with the Hospital Trust located in Harlow, UK, serving as the buyer.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in interpretation and translation services, especially those with capabilities in BSL, to expand into the public healthcare sector. Enterprises with a strong portfolio in providing such services to large public institutions could find this contract particularly beneficial. Additionally, businesses capable of offering comprehensive language solutions that cater to diverse linguistic needs are well-suited to participate in similar future tenders by NHS facilities across the UK. The direct procurement method indicates a potential for future engagement without an open competition, particularly for suppliers that can demonstrate efficiency and reliability in delivering specialised language services.

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Notice Title

PAHT - Interpretation & Translation Services & BSL

Notice Description

Interpretation & Translation Services & BSL for The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust via waiver

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d9e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070842-2025
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


CPV Codes

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,347 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Shahid Sardar
Contact Email
shahidsardar@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HARLOW
Postcode
CM20 1QX
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Harlow
Electoral Ward
Little Parndon & Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
Harlow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANGUAGE LINE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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