--- title: "Provision of Language Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02cb0d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02cb0d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02cb0d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02cb0d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP" published: "2021-07-22" --- # Provision of Language Services Buyer: NHS LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02cb0d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02cb0d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02cb0d.json) ## Summary The NHS London Procurement Partnership is currently conducting a tender process for the "Provision of Language Services," primarily focused on interpretation services in the healthcare sector. This initiative aims to extend its existing Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) by an additional year, with the new end date set for 26 August 2022. The procurement is in the active stage, having been published on 22 July 2021. The DPS allows public sector organisations across England to access a range of language services, including face-to-face spoken and non-spoken interpretation, as well as telephone, video interpretation, and written translation services. This procurement process uses a selective method and is organised under a restricted procedure to ensure that only qualified suppliers can participate. This tender represents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in language services, particularly those capable of providing a diverse range of services across various regions in the UK. Businesses engaged in spoken and non-spoken interpretation, as well as translation and transcription services, would be particularly well-suited to apply. The flexible structure of the DPS enables organisations to compete for specific lots based on their capabilities and regional expertise, fostering an environment conducive to growth for language service providers looking to engage with various public sector clients within the NHS framework. ## Notice This notice is to advise of a further 1 year extension to current Dynamic Purchasing System for Language Services LPP/2015/015 OJEU ref 2015/S 149-275624 Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (as host of the NHS London Procurement Partnerhip) is seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Language Services including Spoken Face to Face Interpretation; Non-spoken Face to Face Interpretation (including British Sign Language), Telephone & Video Interpretation & Written Translation & Transcription & Ancillary Services. The DPS is structured to offer participating authorities flexibility & choice. It shall be a matter of judgment for the participating authorities to decide which particular lot(s) are most appropriate to meet their specific requirements, to best deliver their business needs. The DPS shall be open to public sector organisations including but not limited to: LPP member bodies as listed at: http://www.lpp.nhs.uk/about-lpp/our-members/ , and any additional new LPP members for the duration of the contract, plus any other Public Sector bodies located in England, subject to the approval of LPP. This DPS will enable participating organisations to conduct futher competitions as and when their organisation's requirement arises. The Language Services are given in the Lots listed below. Lots 1-3 are divided in to regional sub-lots. Providers will submit responses based on their experience and capabilities in the individual Lots, and on the regions to be covered. It is envisaged that providers will submit their tenders in the following combinations: A Tender for only one Language Service Lot (a single Lot or sub-lot within Lots 1 through to 5), A Tender for multiple Language Service Lots (a combination of Lots or sub-lots within Lots 1 through to 5), A Tender for all the Language Service Lots (Lots 1 through to 5 including all sub-lots). Providers are at liberty to tender for any or all of the Lots and/or regional sub-lots. During their decision-making process,providers should consider the following points: -- Their expertise in carrying out any / all of the listed Language Service Lots, -- The geographic areas they can cover. Further competitions are dependant on the specific requirements of the Trusts and other DPS users within the regions, and therefore may be for any number of the Lots, -- For clarification please note that providers can only be selected for any further competitions based on the specific lots that they have expressed interest for and consequently been awarded to the DPS for, following the PQQ stage. For example, a provider who has only been awarded to Lot 5 of the DPS will not be eligible to participate in a further competitions for Lots 1 through to 4. The language service lots to be included in the DPS are: Lot 1 -- Multidiscipline/Managed Service . Lot 2 -- Face to Face Spoken Interpretation Lot 3 -- Face to Face Non-Spoken Interpretation Lot 4 -- Telephone & Video Interpretation Lot 5 -- Written Translation, Transcription & Ancillary Services In applying for a position on the DPS for any or all of the regional sub-lots under Lot 1, providers will need to ensure that they can provide all the services covered by Lots 2-5 (either directly or through the engagement of sub-contractors) and in all the geographic regions being applied for. For example a provider wishing to apply for Lot 1a must also be able to provide the services for Lot 2a, 3a, 4 & 5. The DPS shall be for a period of 5 years with the option to extend in line with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and original contract notice. This DPS is now being extended for a second year with a new end date of 26th August 2022 ### Lot Information Multidiscipline/Managed Service . This notice is to advise of a further 1 year extension to current Dynamic Purchasing System for Language Services LPP/2015/015 OJEU ref 2015/S 149-275624 Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (as host of the NHS London Procurement Partnerhip) is seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Language Services including Spoken Face to Face Interpretation; Non-spoken Face to Face Interpretation (including British Sign Language), Telephone & Video Interpretation & Written Translation & Transcription & Ancillary Services. The DPS is structured to offer participating authorities flexibility & choice. It shall be a matter of judgment for the participating authorities to decide which particular lot(s) are most appropriate to meet their specific requirements, to best deliver their business needs. The DPS shall be open to public sector organisations including but not limited to: LPP member bodies as listed at: http://www.lpp.nhs.uk/about-lpp/our-members/ , and any additional new LPP members for the duration of the contract, plus any other Public Sector bodies located in England, subject to the approval of LPP. This DPS will enable participating organisations to conduct futher competitions as and when their organisation's requirement arises. The Language Services are given in the Lots listed below. Lots 1-3 are divided in to regional sub-lots. Providers will submit responses based on their experience and capabilities in the individual Lots, and on the regions to be covered. It is envisaged that providers will submit their tenders in the following combinations: A Tender for only one Language Service Lot (a single Lot or sub-lot within Lots 1 through to 5), A Tender for multiple Language Service Lots (a combination of Lots or sub-lots within Lots 1 through to 5), A Tender for all the Language Service Lots (Lots 1 through to 5 including all sub-lots). Providers are at liberty to tender for any or all of the Lots and/or regional sub-lots. During their decision-making process,providers should consider the following points: -- Their expertise in carrying out any / all of the listed Language Service Lots, -- The geographic areas they can cover. Further competitions are dependant on the specific requirements of the Trusts and other DPS users within the regions, and therefore may be for any number of the Lots, -- For clarification please note that providers can only be selected for any further competitions based on the specific lots that they have expressed interest for and consequently been awarded to the DPS for, following the PQQ stage. For example, a provider who has only been awarded to Lot 5 of the DPS will not be eligible to participate in a further competitions for Lots 1 through to 4. The language service lots to be included in the DPS are: Lot 1 -- Multidiscipline/Managed Service . Lot 2 -- Face to Face Spoken Interpretation Lot 3 -- Face to Face Non-Spoken Interpretation Lot 4 -- Telephone & Video Interpretation Lot 5 -- Written Translation, Transcription & Ancillary Services In applying for a position on the DPS for any or all of the regional sub-lots under Lot 1, providers will need to ensure that they can provide all the services covered by Lots 2-5 (either directly or through the engagement of sub-contractors) and in all the geographic regions being applied for. For example a provider wishing to apply for Lot 1a must also be able to provide the services for Lot 2a, 3a, 4 & 5. The DPS shall be for a period of 5 years with the option to extend in line with the Public Contract Regulations 2015. This DPS is now being extended for a second year with a new end date of 26th August 2022 Renewal: As per the original OJEU notice relating to this procurement: - This contract is subject to renewal: yes Number of possible renewals: Range: between 1 and 3 In the case of renewable supplies or service contracts, estimated timeframe for subsequent contracts: in months: 12 (from the award of the contract) This is the second 12 month renewal from a possible 3. Lot 2 Face to Face spoken interpretation Renewal: As per the original OJEU notice relating to this procurement: - This contract is subject to renewal: yes Number of possible renewals: Range: between 1 and 3 In the case of renewable supplies or service contracts, estimated timeframe for subsequent contracts: in months: 12 (from the award of the contract) This is the second 12 month renewal from a possible 3. Lot 3 Face to Face non spoken Interpretation Renewal: As per the original OJEU notice relating to this procurement: - This contract is subject to renewal: yes Number of possible renewals: Range: between 1 and 3 In the case of renewable supplies or service contracts, estimated timeframe for subsequent contracts: in months: 12 (from the award of the contract) This is the second 12 month renewal from a possible 3. Lot 4 Telephone/Video Interpretation Renewal: As per the original OJEU notice relating to this procurement: - This contract is subject to renewal: yes Number of possible renewals: Range: between 1 and 3 In the case of renewable supplies or service contracts, estimated timeframe for subsequent contracts: in months: 12 (from the award of the contract) This is the second 12 month renewal from a possible 3. Lot 5 Written translation, transcription and ancillary services Renewal: As per the original OJEU notice relating to this procurement: - This contract is subject to renewal: yes Number of possible renewals: Range: between 1 and 3 In the case of renewable supplies or service contracts, estimated timeframe for subsequent contracts: in months: 12 (from the award of the contract) This is the second 12 month renewal from a possible 3. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017311-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 4YB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | Chaucer | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79530000 - Translation services - 79540000 - Interpretation services ## Release History - 22 Jul 2021 at 09:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017311-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.lpp.nhs.uk - http://www.lpp.nhs.uk/about-lpp/our-members/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=7a0584ac-10b3-e611-8118-000c29c9ba21 - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:275624-2015:TEXT:EN:HTML ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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