--- title: "Interpreting and Translation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-04a6df23-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-04a6df23-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04a6df23-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04a6df23-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH ESSEX PARTNERSHIP N H S TRUST" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Interpreting and Translation Buyer: SOUTH ESSEX PARTNERSHIP N H S TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04a6df23-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-04a6df23-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04a6df23-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The South Essex Partnership NHS Trust is currently seeking a provider for interpreting and translation services across its Essex, West Essex, and Bedfordshire locality. The tender, titled "Interpreting and Translation", falls under the health and social work services industry category. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by email to the project contact, Chris Dicketts, by no later than 12 noon on 4th December 2015. The contract period is set to commence on 1st February 2016 and will conclude on 31st January 2018, with no inflationary increases permitted throughout its duration. This opportunity presents a valuable prospect for businesses specialising in service provision within the health sector, particularly those equipped to meet the specific contractual requirements laid out by the Trust. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may particularly benefit from this tender, provided they are able to align with the stipulations regarding contractual terms and expressions of interest. This tender could enable successful bidders to expand their service offerings in the public sector and build long-term relationships with a prominent NHS trust. ## Notice The Trust are seeking a provider for the provision of interpreting and translation services across the Trust's Essex, West Essex and Bedfordshire locality. British Sign Language does not form part of this contract. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU READ AND FULLY COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SECTION IN RESPECT OF POINTS 1, 2 AND 3. Additional information: Potential service providers are required to express an interest by email only to Christopher.dicketts@sept.nhs.uk by no later than 12 noon on Friday 4th December 2015. Any expressions of interest received after that time and date will NOT be accepted. Potential bidders are also advised that there are number of contractual requirements that will apply to this service should they be successful. They are as follows and will not be the subject of any negotiation. 1. The New NHS terms and conditions will apply to this service and there will be no opportunity to vary the terms and conditions. (copy and paste the links into your browser). Guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/286569/nhs_terms_conditions_guidance_january_14.pdf Terms and Conditions: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/232157/NHS_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS_FOR_PROVISION_OF_SERVICES_CONTRACT_VERSION.rtf 2. NO inflationary increases will be permitted during the length of contract. 3.There will not be a minimum charging period of two hours associated with this contract. A firm and binding commitment is required as part of your expression of interest that your organisation will sign the terms and conditions above (Point 1) and you are also required to confirm your acceptance of Points 2 and 3 which will apply to this contract. If those committments are not included with your expression of interest, your expression of interest will NOT be taken forward. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/061767c2-e8e6-4626-b08c-ee893939cc06 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2015 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2016 - 31 Jan 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTH ESSEX PARTNERSHIP N H S TRUST | | Locality | THURROCK | | Post town | Romford | | Postcode | RM16 2PX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock | | Local authority | Thurrock | | Electoral ward | Stifford Clays | | Westminster constituency | Thurrock | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/061767c2-e8e6-4626-b08c-ee893939cc06 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/061767c2-e8e6-4626-b08c-ee893939cc06 19th November 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/232157/NHS_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS_FOR_PROVISION_OF_SERVICES_CONTRACT_VERSION.rtf - https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/286569/nhs_terms_conditions_guidance_january_14.pdf ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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