--- title: "Integrated Language & Communication Services (G&S) (SWBCCG)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-300d6ed0-a374-44db-9404-4567fd32aedf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-300d6ed0-a374-44db-9404-4567fd32aedf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-300d6ed0-a374-44db-9404-4567fd32aedf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-300d6ed0-a374-44db-9404-4567fd32aedf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2019-11-27" --- # Integrated Language & Communication Services (G&S) (SWBCCG) Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-300d6ed0-a374-44db-9404-4567fd32aedf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-300d6ed0-a374-44db-9404-4567fd32aedf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-300d6ed0-a374-44db-9404-4567fd32aedf.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is procuring an Integrated Language & Communication Service for the Sandwell & West Birmingham CCG. The tender, classified under translation services, is currently in the tender stage and has a deadline for submissions set for 28th November 2019. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st May 2020 and will last for three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years based on the CCG's discretion. The estimated budget for the service over five years is £3,859,755, with strict financial thresholds for bids. This contracting opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in language services, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies adept at providing integrated communication services and familiarity with healthcare-related translations would be particularly well-suited to compete effectively. The contract can serve as a gateway for businesses looking to expand their foothold in the public sector and deliver services that facilitate effective communication within the health sector. ## Notice Sandwell & West Birmingham CCG wishes to procure an Integrated Language & Communication Service. The Contract will commence on the 01st May 2020 and will be for 3 years with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years at the discretion of the CCG. The estimated spend over the 5 years is PS3,859,755. The spend figures given are estimates only based on historical activity they are not to be taken as a guarantee of activity. Please see service specification within project in EU-Supply for full details of service. Please note there is a financial threshold associated with this procurement. Any bids exceeding the total 5-year value of PS3,859,755 will be disqualified. No bids over PS3,859,755 will be accepted. Contracts are annually adjusted inline with National guidance. To access the ITT documentation please go to: EU-Supply https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK and click on Project code 37718 "Integrated Language & Communication Services on behalf of Sandwell & West Birmingham CCG". ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/632c4090-c317-488e-9173-09ab50004f1a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Other - other | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2025 | | 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 | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | WEST BROMWICH | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B70 9LD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | West Bromwich Central | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 79530000 - Translation services - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 27 Nov 2019 at 14:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/632c4090-c317-488e-9173-09ab50004f1a - 31 Oct 2019 at 08:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/632c4090-c317-488e-9173-09ab50004f1a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/632c4090-c317-488e-9173-09ab50004f1a 27th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=30742&B=UK Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/68205 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK - https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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