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STG translation and interpretation services

ST GEORGE'S UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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14 May 2026 at 14:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process facilitated by St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust aimed to secure translation and interpretation services, a crucial need due to unforeseen delays in their tender process. Located in London, the Trust operates within the public healthcare sector. This process, tagged as a 'direct award', resulted in the contract being awarded to Language Line Solutions, a large London-based supplier, for services starting from 21st May 2026 and potentially extending until 31st March 2027. The contract's gross value stands at £404,400, indicating significant investment in ensuring effective communication support within NHS operations. The award stage is currently pending signature completion, with a due date planned for 19th May 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in language services, especially those capable of handling urgent and large-scale healthcare communication needs. SMEs are particularly encouraged to prepare for future opportunities in this domain, given that the current process was completed directly with a large supplier, possibly due to identified technical needs and urgency. Engaging with St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and remaining prepared for such procurement announcements could prove beneficial for businesses aiming to expand their presence in the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STG translation and interpretation services

Notice Description

Translation and interpretation services for St Georges NHS Foundation Trust

Procurement Information

unforeseen delays in tender process

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06990e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044513-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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
£337,000 £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
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST GEORGE'S UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW17 0QT
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)
TLI34 Wandsworth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wandsworth
Electoral Ward
Tooting Broadway
Westminster Constituency
Tooting

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANGUAGE LINE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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