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title: "Language Services - Interpreting Services Spoken 2025/28"
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# Language Services - Interpreting Services Spoken 2025/28

Buyer: NHS HERTFORDSHIRE AND WEST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d538035-51a1-422e-9b80-5794b1be56cc

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## Summary

The NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board has completed a procurement process for a managed service of spoken translation and interpretation services under the title "Language Services - Interpreting Services Spoken 2025/28". The process, which used a selective procurement method and involved a call-off from a framework agreement, resulted in an award to Absolute Interpreting & Translations Limited. The service will be delivered in regions including Hertfordshire, West Essex, and the United Kingdom, and also encompasses international locations such as British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands. This contract, with a value of £750,000, covers various forms of interpretation and translation services and was officially awarded on 29th August 2025, following the submission deadline on 18th June 2025.

This contract presents robust opportunities for SMEs specialising in language and interpretation services to engage with public sector clients. As the service extends to face-to-face, telephone, and video interpretation, as well as translation and transcription, businesses with capabilities in these areas can find substantial growth potential. The structured nature of the framework agreement favours SMEs with existing competencies and proven performance, allowing them to leverage their services across a broad geographic and service scope. Businesses capable of scaling operations to meet regional demands while maintaining high-quality service delivery will find this contract particularly beneficial.

## Notice

A complete managed service for spoken translation and interpretation services in the Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB area for services :- 1) Face to Face Interpretation Services - Spoken 2) Telephone Interpretation Services 3) Video Interpretation Services - Spoken 4) Translation, Transcription and Additional Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63929453-1a8a-47c3-9eec-a67c1f95e8bd |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2025 - 26 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £750,000 |
| 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 | NHS HERTFORDSHIRE AND WEST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | HEMEL HEMPSTEAD |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP1 1DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Dacorum |
| Electoral ward | Hemel Hempstead Town |
| Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABSOLUTE INTERPRETING & TRANSLATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2025 at 16:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63929453-1a8a-47c3-9eec-a67c1f95e8bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63929453-1a8a-47c3-9eec-a67c1f95e8bd
  27th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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