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title: "Contract for the Provision of Translation Services to NHS South Central and West CSU 25-28"
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# Contract for the Provision of Translation Services to NHS South Central and West CSU 25-28

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab26dba5-0d5c-4f72-940f-1ca5f7f495d5

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## Summary

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (CSU) has completed the awarding stage for a contract titled "Contract for the Provision of Translation Services to NHS South Central and West CSU 25-28" within the industry category of Interpretation Services. The contract, valued at £50,000, was awarded to The Big Word Group Limited and will cover services across England. Procured through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6141 framework agreement (Lot 3: Telephone and Spoken Video Interpreting), the contractual period spans from 19 March 2025 to 18 March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services, with a particular suitableness for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies in this sector that are capable of delivering high-quality telephone and video interpreting services stand to benefit from engaging with the NHS CSU and expanding their operations in the healthcare and public service sectors in England.

## Notice

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for the Provision of Translation Services to NHS South Central and West CSU 25-28 to The Big Word Group limited. This requirement has been procured via Further competition through the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6141 - Language Services: Lot 3: Telephone and Spoken Video Interpreting.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d237b2e8-c2f0-4af0-84e1-40accba25e85 |
| 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 | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2025 - 18 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO50 5PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central |
| Westminster constituency | Eastleigh |
| 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 | THE BIG WORD GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2025 at 13:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d237b2e8-c2f0-4af0-84e1-40accba25e85

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d237b2e8-c2f0-4af0-84e1-40accba25e85
  8th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/88b9dfc1-1034-42b1-902d-fb418954d441

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.scwcsu.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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