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Waiver - BCHC - Nigel Walton - Bespoke BSL Interpreting Services

BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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29 May 2026 at 08:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was managed by the Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, under the BSOL Procurement Collaborative. The tender, titled "Waiver - BCHC - Nigel Walton - Bespoke BSL Interpreting Services," was focused on delivering bespoke British Sign Language (BSL) interpreting services. The contract falls under the services category, specifically interpretation services, and covers the region of Birmingham, United Kingdom. This process employed a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition. The contract was awarded and signed on the 29th of April, 2026, and ran from the 30th of April, 2026, to the 29th of May, 2026, involving a gross amount of £54,720.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses skilled in providing interpreting services, particularly those specialising in British Sign Language. Companies with experience in serving public sector contracts and demonstrating reliable, responsive service delivery would be well-positioned to compete and grow their business through similar future opportunities. While this specific contract was awarded directly to Nigel Walton, the competitive landscape in this sector remains favourable for similarly specialised service providers aiming to support healthcare organisations in enhancing accessibility and communication.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waiver - BCHC - Nigel Walton - Bespoke BSL Interpreting Services

Notice Description

This service relates to the Bespoke BSL Interpreting Services, part funded by DWP Access to Work by Nigel Walton

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a852
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050595-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 29 May 2026 30 days
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 COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

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
B7 4BN
Post Town
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
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NIGEL WALTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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