--- title: "Communication Support Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b5c63ed8-ddd7-4978-8528-d8ab7e67d1d9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b5c63ed8-ddd7-4978-8528-d8ab7e67d1d9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b5c63ed8-ddd7-4978-8528-d8ab7e67d1d9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b5c63ed8-ddd7-4978-8528-d8ab7e67d1d9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES" published: "2018-06-05" --- # Communication Support Services Buyer: NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5c63ed8-ddd7-4978-8528-d8ab7e67d1d9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b5c63ed8-ddd7-4978-8528-d8ab7e67d1d9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b5c63ed8-ddd7-4978-8528-d8ab7e67d1d9.json) ## Summary The NHS South of England Procurement Services is seeking suppliers for the tender titled "Communication Support Services." This contract, classified under translation services, will address the operational and clinical needs of various NHS trusts in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract commencing on 1st July 2018 and lasting for three years, after which it may be extended for an additional two years. The tender was published on 5th October 2017, with the deadline for submission having been set for 6th November 2017. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in language services, including overseas language telephone interpreting, translation, British Sign Language (BSL) relay interpreting, and more. Companies, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), engaged in these areas can benefit from participating in the bidding process for the six designated lots. With a contract duration and the potential for extension, successful bidders can establish a stable revenue stream while contributing to essential healthcare communications. ## Notice Candidates are invited for the supply and delivery of a Communication Support to meet the operational andclinical requirements for NHS Brighton and Hove CCG, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust, Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (The Authority). The contract will have duration of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years. The services under this notice are divided into 6 lots as per the tender documentation. Bidders may bid for one or more Lots. Lot 3: Overseas language telephone interpreting Lot 4: Overseas language translation Lot 5: BSL Video Relay interpreting Lot 6: Overseas language video interpreting Lot 7: Braille translation Lot 8: Easy Read translation (Lots 1 and 2 are being procured via separate means) Additional information: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: Date: 06/11/2017 Local time: 12:00 Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates: Date: 20/11/2017 The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning/aspx/Home Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning/aspx/Home ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b37fffb-bfc7-4cd6-b5a0-3dc636b50a58 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 May 2018 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | 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 OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES | | Locality | LEWES | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN7 2PB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | | Local authority | Lewes | | Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge | | Westminster constituency | Lewes | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | LANGUAGE LINE; SIGNLIVE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79530000 - Translation services ## Release History - 5 Jun 2018 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b37fffb-bfc7-4cd6-b5a0-3dc636b50a58 - 5 Oct 2017 at 08:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2716980e-85da-4b0a-938e-82c0183b85a5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b37fffb-bfc7-4cd6-b5a0-3dc636b50a58 5th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2716980e-85da-4b0a-938e-82c0183b85a5 5th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning/aspx/Home e-tendering website ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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