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National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation - Workforce Survey

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

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27 Jan 2026 at 12:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care, located in London, has completed the procurement process for the "National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation – Workforce Survey," which involves translation and language services. This contract falls under the services category, specifically aimed at translation services. The contract award, an active stage, was officially signed on 23rd December 2025, with the contract period spanning from 19th January 2026 to 30th June 2026. The procurement method used was limited, described as below threshold with limited competition.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in translation services to partner with a prominent government department. Entities like large-scale translation firms or consortia with expertise in healthcare-related language services would find this an excellent opportunity to expand their portfolio. Collaborating with a central government body offers the potential for long-term relationships and credibility within the public sector, making it a strategically advantageous project for experienced service providers. The involvement of the Picker Institute Europe as the supplier indicates the potential for significant impact and high-profile recognition in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation - Workforce Survey

Notice Description

National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation - Workforce Survey - Translation and Language service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f91
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007054-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

79530000 - Translation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
professionalservice@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PICKER INSTITUTE EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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