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title: "PR BHFT 0497 - Interpretation for Deaf, Blind & Dual Sensory"
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# PR BHFT 0497 - Interpretation for Deaf, Blind & Dual Sensory

Buyer: BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25c57e42-a004-4ef5-b367-64b7f1224c45

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## Summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement award for interpreting services tailored for deaf, blind, and dual sensory individuals, including services such as lip-speaking and sign language interpretation. The award, in the amount of £158,261, covers services across the Trust's facilities in Berkshire, United Kingdom. The process adheres to an open procurement method, specifically an open procedure below threshold, and has transitioned through the procurement stages from tender to award. The contract period commenced on 1 October 2025 and will conclude on 30 September 2027, with the procurement falling under the CPV category 79540000 for interpretation services. Awarded to Remark! Ltd, an SME, this contract represents an essential service category in the healthcare industry.

This procurement opportunity highlights valuable growth prospects for SMEs capable of delivering specialised interpreting services. With Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as the buying organisation, suppliers equipped to provide comprehensive interpretation services for sensory-impaired individuals have a significant chance to leverage this contract for expanding their footprint in the UK health service sector. Given the focus on accessibility services, businesses with expertise and resources in linguistic and communication accessibility can find ample opportunities to showcase their capabilities and establish a foothold within the competitive market of public healthcare support services.

## Notice

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (The Authority) is contracting a single Supplier to provide Interpreting services for deaf, blind, deaf-blind people, lip-speakers, note-takers, Speech-to-text, Deaf Relay and sign language interpreters across its facilities in Berkshire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ff14367-bf65-45ae-b690-6e191cf5566a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £158,261 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £158,261 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BRACKNELL |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG12 2UT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Electoral ward | Bullbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Bracknell |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REMARK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2025 at 12:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ff14367-bf65-45ae-b690-6e191cf5566a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ff14367-bf65-45ae-b690-6e191cf5566a
  8th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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