Award

KRFT translation and interpretation services

KINGSTON AND RICHMOND HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

14 May 2026 at 14:33

Award

14 May 2026 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Kingston and Richmond Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for translation and interpretation services, with the contract awarded to Language Line Solutions. The contract, titled "KRFT Translation and Interpretation Services," is focused on services within the Richmond area of the NHS Trust, located in Kingston Upon Thames, UK. This procurement falls under the services category and was conducted using a direct method below the competition threshold, resulting in an award notice published on 14th May 2026. The contract is slated to run from 14th May 2026 to 30th September 2026, with possibilities for extensions of up to six months due to potential severe delays, as indicated in the tender process. The total gross value of the contract is £22,800 GBP.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in translation and interpretation services, but the competitive process indicates that only established providers like Language Line Solutions, a large-scale supplier, were involved. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have the capacity to offer comprehensive language services could benefit from similar future contracts, particularly if they can demonstrate the ability to expand service offerings within healthcare settings. The Trust’s procurement process may have preferences for streamlined and efficient service provision, given the use of a direct method, which suggests a need for cost-effectiveness and reliability from prospective suppliers.

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Notice Title

KRFT translation and interpretation services

Notice Description

Translation and interpretation services for Richmond within Kingston and Richmond NHS trust

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0698fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044486-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
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
£19,000 Under £100K
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, Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KINGSTON AND RICHMOND HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT2 7QB
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Coombe Hill
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANGUAGE LINE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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