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Waiver - BCHC - BSL assist Ltd - Bespoke BSL Interpreting Services

BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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29 May 2026 at 09:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and facilitated by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, focused on securing Bespoke British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreting Services. Located in Birmingham, UK, this public contract falls under the services category with a primary procurement stage of 'Award'. The contract was awarded to BSL assist Ltd on 29th April 2026 and will run until 29th April 2029 with a gross value of £21,744. The procurement method was direct and did not involve competition, as it was executed below the threshold limits under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54.

This contract presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialised in interpretation services, particularly those with capabilities in BSL. Given the no-competition nature of this procurement, larger, established firms such as BSL assist Ltd, equipped with the necessary resources and expertise, are well-suited for similar tenders. The contract, backed by Department of Work and Pensions Access to Work funding, underscores the trust and necessity for robust service delivery in healthcare settings, presenting further growth potential for firms that can deliver bespoke, high-quality interpretation services in the healthcare industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waiver - BCHC - BSL assist Ltd - Bespoke BSL Interpreting Services

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a860
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050629-2026
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
£18,120 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 Apr 2029 3-4 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 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

BSL ASSIST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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