Planning

Language Services

LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE

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Planning

18 Mar 2026 at 11:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process concerning Language Services, encompassing transcription, translation, interpretation, and related services. Located in London, United Kingdom, the procurement is classified under the industry category for Translation and Interpretation services. Potential suppliers are invited to a market engagement, with a scheduled due date for expressing interest by 26th March 2026. The entire procurement process is designed to engage service providers capable of fulfilling the specified language service requirements, aiming for a contract starting on 30th November 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for service providers in the language services sector, particularly those specialising in transcription, translation, and interpretation. It is well-suited for businesses that can demonstrate experience and capability in these areas, including small and medium-sized enterprises. The procurement method involves establishing a framework agreement, with anticipated significant gross contract value of £940,000. This long-term engagement, with potential renewals extending up to 2030, presents an excellent growth potential for firms looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts within the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Language Services

Notice Description

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine has a requirement for the provision of Language services which includes Transcription, Translation, Interpretation and other related services. This notice is intended to alert potential suppliers of the opportunity to take part in the pre-market engagement for LSHTM's Language services requirement and direct them to a questionnaire where they will be expected to indicate interest. Interest should only be made by service providers who believe they have the relevant experience and are capable of providing some or all of these services.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=103851&TID=100109031&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066d36
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024465-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£940,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jul 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2026 - 30 Nov 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1E 7HT
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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