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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c9409fc-e68c-4d84-b677-4593fbd81b07

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## Summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking bids for the provision of interpreting services for deaf, blind, and dual sensory-impaired individuals, including lip-speakers, note-takers, speech-to-text services, deaf relay, and sign language interpreters. This procurement, titled "PR BHFT 0497 - Interpretation for Deaf, Blind & Dual Sensory," falls under the services category (CPV 79540000) and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 3rd March 2025. The contract is valued at £66,000 and will commence on 1st June 2025, lasting until 31st May 2027. It follows an open procurement procedure, using an open method below the threshold.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in interpretation services to expand their client base by securing a contract with a prominent healthcare institution. Companies that provide high-quality interpreting services for individuals with sensory impairments, including SMEs and VCSEs, would be well-suited to participate. Winning this contract could enhance the service provider's reputation and lead to further opportunities within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

The Authority is inviting Supplier to tender to supply 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. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba0c2514-6359-4726-b274-bbb6439b8341 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2025 at 19:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba0c2514-6359-4726-b274-bbb6439b8341

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba0c2514-6359-4726-b274-bbb6439b8341
  30th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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