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

Buyer: NHS HERTFORDSHIRE AND WEST ESSEX ICB  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-974f2f7b-b1b9-4668-849d-19487e170698

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB (Integrated Care Board) for the provision of "Language Services - Interpreting Services Non-Spoken 2025/28." The contract focuses on translation and interpretation services across various mediums such as face-to-face, telephone, video, and written translation including Braille, primarily within the Hertfordshire and West Essex area. The procurement belongs to the services category, specifically translation services (CPV: 79530000), and has proceeded to the award stage as of 27th November 2025. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value of £500,000. The contract initiated on 14th August 2025 and concluded on 26th August 2025, serving locations such as the UK and broader territories.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality non-spoken translation and interpretation services. Suppliers such as SIGN SOLUTIONS, a small interpreting agency with specialised expertise in sign language, have successfully been awarded this contract, demonstrating the competitiveness of skilled niche providers in this sector. Businesses adept in managing multilingual services, including transcription and interpretation, can leverage such contracts to expand their service footprint and enhance their market reputation, especially within the healthcare system's complex communication needs.

## Notice

A complete managed service for non-spoken translation and interpretation services in the Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB area for services :- 1) Face to Face Interpretation Services - Non-Spoken 2) Telephone Interpretation Services - Non-Spoken 3) Video Interpretation Services - Non-Spoken 4) Written Translation and Transcription services (eg. Braille)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5b56a27-0c59-4c3e-a535-a3ac9e650b4b |
| 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 | 19 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2025 - 26 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 ICB |
| 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 | SIGN SOLUTIONS (SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2025 at 16:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5b56a27-0c59-4c3e-a535-a3ac9e650b4b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5b56a27-0c59-4c3e-a535-a3ac9e650b4b
  27th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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