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title: "HPFT - Interpretation & Translation Services & BSL"
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buyer: "WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
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# HPFT - Interpretation & Translation Services & BSL

Buyer: WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78a9c7e6-da00-44ad-a046-ae203ed8af3c

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## Summary

The procurement process for "HPFT - Interpretation & Translation Services & BSL" was conducted by West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, classified under the industry category of translation services (CPV code: 79530000). The procurement method was categorised as "Other," and the entire process has been completed and awarded. Key details include a closing tender period date of 1st January 2024 and a contract period starting on 4th January 2024, concluding on 31st March 2025. The procurement took place within the East of England, United Kingdom, specifically in the postal code area AL10 8YE. The total award value was £186,000 GBP.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in interpretation and translation services, including British Sign Language (BSL). Although it is not tailored towards SMEs or VCSEs, larger translation firms or those with extensive experience in providing comprehensive language services within the UK would find this project beneficial for expanding their market presence. West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, being the contracting authority, has awarded the contract to DCVS Trading Ltd (trading as Herts Interpreting and Translation), demonstrating a preference for established suppliers in this domain. Businesses in the translation industry should prepare to engage in similar opportunities to leverage such government contracts for stable business growth.

## Notice

HPFT - Interpretation & Translation Services & BSL Awarded under a waiver

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48bfd66a-740f-4415-bd28-0c19be0e37fd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £186,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £185,000 |
| 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 | WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | WELWYN GARDEN CITY |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL8 6NS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Handside |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DCVS TRADING LTD (TRADING AS HERTS INTERPRETING AND TRANSLATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2024 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48bfd66a-740f-4415-bd28-0c19be0e37fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48bfd66a-740f-4415-bd28-0c19be0e37fd
  3rd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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