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CUH- Translation and Interpretation services

CROYDON HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST

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14 May 2026 at 14:48

Award

14 May 2026 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Croydon Health Services NHS Trust has recently concluded a procurement process for translation and interpretation services, awarded directly to Language Line Solutions. This process, identified by the title "CUH- Translation and Interpretation services", falls under the services category and is located in Croydon, United Kingdom. The tender was managed as a direct award due to urgency and technical reasons, ensuring continuity of services without further delays. The contract, valued at £116,000 excluding VAT, commenced on May 14, 2026, and is set to run until September 30, 2026, with a maximum extension date up to March 31, 2027, should unforeseen delays occur in the subsequent tender process.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services, particularly those in a strong position to offer comprehensive, high-quality language services efficiently. Medium- to large-scale service providers, especially those capable of fulfilling central government requirements swiftly, could find suitable opportunities here. This contract aligns well with organisations capable of rapid implementation and those familiar with public authority service standards. The procurement method and the direct need underscore the importance of technical expertise and reliability in delivering essential language services to public bodies.

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Notice Title

CUH- Translation and Interpretation services

Notice Description

CUH- Translation and Interpretation services for Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Procurement Information

6 month extension to allow tender due to delays

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0698de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044505-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£116,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROYDON HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR7 7YE
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
West Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANGUAGE LINE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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