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BSOL Translation and Interpretation

BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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26 May 2026 at 10:20

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

21 May 2026 at 09:30

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust, along with other NHS Foundation Trusts in Birmingham, has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of interpretation and translation services. The tender, designated as BSOL Translation and Interpretation, falls under the services industry category. The procurement, awarded on 22nd May 2026, involved a selective award under an existing framework, demonstrating a collaborative procurement across multiple trusts in the UKG31 region of Birmingham. The overall contract includes provisions for renewals, allowing extensions of two 12-month periods, with services commencing from 2026 through to at least 2028.

This procurement contract offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in interpretation and translation services, particularly those with the capacity to service large-scale, multi-institutional agreements. The successful supplier, Word360, demonstrates that large-scale businesses with extensive service capabilities in the public sector are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Companies operating in the Birmingham area and possessing the necessary qualifications can leverage these contracts to establish long-term relationships with key healthcare institutions, ensuring a steady stream of assignments and potential scaling through demonstrable success in service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BSOL Translation and Interpretation

Notice Description

BSOL Procurement Collaborative on behalf of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS FT, Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS FT, Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT, The Royal Orthopaedic NHS FT and Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS FT. Contract for the provision of Interpretation and Translation services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e6f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048472-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
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

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,267,597 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,267,597 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
22 May 2026 - 28 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 3RB
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Word360 Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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