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title: "BWPCNC244 Interpreting & Translation Services"
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# BWPCNC244 Interpreting & Translation Services

Buyer: NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc2c86eb-eea6-4f2b-86b1-af7898369b9c

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## Summary

The NHS South West - Acutes has awarded a contract titled "BWPCNC244 Interpreting & Translation Services" for translation and interpreting services, classified under CPV codes for both translation and interpretation. The contract has a total value of £3,000,000 and was officially awarded on 1 November 2019, with a contract period lasting until 31 October 2023. The interpreting services will be provided across the South West region of England, covering various communication needs including face-to-face, video, and telephone interpreting, as well as transcription services. The procurement method utilised was identified as "Other", and the procurement process has now reached the award stage.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the translation and interpreting services sector, particularly those experienced in providing comprehensive communication solutions. Companies that can deliver high-quality, multi-channel interpreting services and have a good understanding of the healthcare environment will be well-suited to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. Given the scale of the contract, larger firms with resources to manage extensive service delivery may find this appealing, although smaller enterprises might also be able to partner effectively to pursue such opportunities.

## Notice

An Interpreting Services contract awarded to DA Langugages and Sign Solutions respectively to cover all spoken and non spoken face to face, video and telephone interpreting and translations, transcription and transcribing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a34b49d8-d333-4a38-af4b-63eb7dc2896b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,888,000 |
| 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 WEST - ACUTES |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS10 5NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Horfield |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol North West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIGN SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2021 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a34b49d8-d333-4a38-af4b-63eb7dc2896b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a34b49d8-d333-4a38-af4b-63eb7dc2896b
  29th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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