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title: "Alternative Format Services (e.g. Easy Read, Audio, BSL & Braille)"
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# Alternative Format Services (e.g. Easy Read, Audio, BSL & Braille)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5b9d95c-c459-48b7-a8d0-16f07e1384c9

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## Summary

The procurement process led by NHS England has reached the award stage for the contract titled "Alternative Format Services (e.g. Easy Read, Audio, BSL & Braille)". This falls under the 'Interpretation services' industry category, with a focus on providing alternative format translations for the People & Communities sector. Located in Leeds, United Kingdom, the procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. Key timings include a tender period that concluded on 22nd December 2025, with the contract period spanning from 4th February 2026 to 3rd February 2027. The awarded contract, valued at £91,000, has been granted to AA Global Language Services Ltd, and was published on 9th February 2026.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in interpretation services or alternative format translations, offering a pathway to secure business with a major public entity such as NHS England. The procurement was designed to accommodate SMEs, allowing them to leverage their specialised skill sets in a selective environment, fostering potential growth within the service sector. Businesses with expertise in delivering Easy Read, Audio, BSL, or Braille services are particularly well-suited to tap into such contract opportunities and enhance their portfolio by collaborating with a distinguished public health organisation.

## Notice

To set up a zero value contract from the ESPO framework to procure alternative format services from providers that can provide alternative format translations. The People & Communities area will utilise the contract' throughout the financial year to provide alternative format translations, for a number of key guidance document

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb9d39dc-8b4c-44d0-83d7-9eee22a72366 |
| 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 | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2026 - 3 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £91,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,000 |
| 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 ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AA GLOBAL LANGUAGE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 08:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb9d39dc-8b4c-44d0-83d7-9eee22a72366

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb9d39dc-8b4c-44d0-83d7-9eee22a72366
  9th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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