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title: "2041 Interpretation and Translation Service for NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board"
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# 2041 Interpretation and Translation Service for NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board

Buyer: NHS LINCOLNSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b83b56d4-87f0-4ece-9493-8f8554e71636

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## Summary

The NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board has completed a procurement process for an Interpretation and Translation Service, as indicated by an active award status. This service falls under the industry category of Translation and Interpretation services (CPV codes: 79530000 and 79540000). The procurement was executed through a framework agreement, specifically the Shared Business Service Interpretation and Translation Services Lot 6. The buying organisation, located in Derby, England at Cardinal Square, conducted this selective tender process. Key dates in the process include the tender period ending on 25th March 2026 and the start of the contract period on 17th August 2026, with the contract concluding on 16th August 2027. The tender was awarded to thebigword Group Limited, valued at £150,000.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for SMEs, such as language service providers, to engage with public sector contracts, particularly within the healthcare industry. Businesses offering comprehensive interpretation and translation services are well-suited to compete in this segment, especially those capable of meeting the requirements set forth in framework agreements. The potential for growth is substantial for firms that can leverage such projects to build a portfolio within public service interpretation and translation verticals, allowing them to secure future contracts and expand their service offerings.

## Notice

Provision of Interpretation and Translation Service for NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board. Procured using Shared Business Service Interpretation and Translation Services Lot 6: One stop shop (managed service) Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d32684d3-256f-4509-969a-b8377f23d6c0 |
| 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 | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 LINCOLNSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 3QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THEBIGWORD GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 13:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d32684d3-256f-4509-969a-b8377f23d6c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d32684d3-256f-4509-969a-b8377f23d6c0
  29th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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