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title: "Translation and interpretation (including BSL) Managed Service"
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# Translation and interpretation (including BSL) Managed Service

Buyer: BATH AND NORTHEAST SOMERSET, SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE STP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-317a3950-1710-4615-b190-dc0ae7ecdd74

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns a managed service for translation and interpretation, including British Sign Language (BSL), initiated by Bath and Northeast Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire STP. The contract, valued at £740,000, is classified under Translation Services within the services category. The contract period commenced on 1st July 2021 and will run until 30th June 2022. The tender process employed was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period closing on 23rd November 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services, particularly those with experience in healthcare settings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are strongly encouraged to engage, given the suitability for these types of organisations. Competing firms should possess the capability to meet diverse language needs within the healthcare sector while ensuring compliance with the specific requirements set by the contracting authority.

## Notice

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Wiltshire Health and Care LLP, (together "the Authority") wished to procure a contract for a Managed Service Supplying Interpretation and Translation Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72948c96-7420-44f0-9d29-1ebca2dca818 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £740,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £740,000 |
| 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 | BATH AND NORTHEAST SOMERSET, SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE STP |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP2 8BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Downton & Ebble Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LANGUAGE EMPIRE & TRANSLATION EMPIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2021 at 07:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72948c96-7420-44f0-9d29-1ebca2dca818

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72948c96-7420-44f0-9d29-1ebca2dca818
  1st July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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