---
title: "Provision of language services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a74aae7c-7190-45d8-a79b-b26915c86a33"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a74aae7c-7190-45d8-a79b-b26915c86a33"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a74aae7c-7190-45d8-a79b-b26915c86a33.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a74aae7c-7190-45d8-a79b-b26915c86a33.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY"
published: "2022-07-04"
---

# Provision of language services

Buyer: EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a74aae7c-7190-45d8-a79b-b26915c86a33

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a74aae7c-7190-45d8-a79b-b26915c86a33)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a74aae7c-7190-45d8-a79b-b26915c86a33.json)

## Summary

The procurement process involves East Kent Hospitals University seeking to secure language services under a selective tendering method via a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services national framework agreement (reference RM6141). The contract, awarded to DA Languages Ltd., is valued at £467,044 and is set to commence on 1st June 2022, lasting until 31st May 2026. The relevant industry category is translation services, and the contract pertains to the South East region of England, specifically addressing the needs of staff supporting service users with language barriers or communication disabilities. Key dates include the tender period end on 23rd December 2021 and the award date of 9th May 2022.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in language and translation services. Companies well-suited to compete will likely have expertise in providing interpreting and translation support, especially in health-related contexts involving diverse languages and communication needs. This contract presents a chance for growth in a sector that is increasingly crucial for ensuring effective communication in health services.

## Notice

Following the re-opening of competition under lot 5h: Regional managed services - Southeast of the Crown Commercial Services national framework agreement for the provision of language services, reference RM6141, the Trust has entered a contract with a service provider to deliver communication support to the Trust's staff requiring help in supplying health services to service users who speak or read languages other than English and/or who need to communication in English in non-spoken ways. The provision of such interpreting and translation services also covers the broader information and communication needs of service users with hearing or vision disabilities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e35ad9f-dd56-46c2-b597-e8c8f4ad73ed |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £467,044 |
| 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 | EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN24 0LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Willesborough |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DA LANGUAGES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2022 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e35ad9f-dd56-46c2-b597-e8c8f4ad73ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e35ad9f-dd56-46c2-b597-e8c8f4ad73ed
  4th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a74aae7c-7190-45d8-a79b-b26915c86a33. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a74aae7c-7190-45d8-a79b-b26915c86a33.json.