--- title: "Cheshire and Mersey - Accessible Solutions" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05606c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05606c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05606c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05606c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2026-05-22" --- # Cheshire and Mersey - Accessible Solutions Buyer: WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05606c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05606c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05606c.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Cheshire and Mersey - Accessible Solutions" was carried out by the Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, focusing on translation and interpretation services. This procurement aimed to deliver both spoken and non-spoken language services, including solutions for the Cheshire & Merseyside ICB Group. The process falls under the services industry category and is centered in the United Kingdom. Managed by HealthTrust Europe LLP under an open procedure method, the procurement recently achieved completion. Initial planning started in October 2025 with a webinar set for the 21st of October. Subsequent phases saw the tender becoming active by December 2025, ending with the contract's scheduled start on April 1, 2026, lasting until March 31, 2028, with a potential extension till 2031. This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in interpretation and translation services, particularly those capable of scaling their offerings to meet both on-site and remote service demands. The large framework agreement accommodates Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), providing access to a substantial and recurring market. Businesses offering innovative remote interpretation solutions are particularly poised to benefit from the flexibility and scope provided under this agreement, with the ability to adapt and expand service offerings over the contract lifecycle, leveraging the scheduled reopenings after two years for new marketplace entrants. ## Notice Translation of spoken and non-spoken language including associated services and solutions for the Cheshire & Merseyside ICB Group with Wirral as the lead Trust for the procurement notices. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Lot 1: Spoken Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Services (On-site and/or Remote) Renewal: Extension will be agreed with the Authority in aligment to their requirements. Open framework proposed with 2+2+1 (subject to Trust discretion) Lot 2 - Non-Spoken Interpretation and Translation Services (On-site and/or Remote) Renewal: Extension will be agreed with the Authority in aligment to their requirements. Open framework proposed with 2+2+1 (subject to Trust discretion) Lot 3 - Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Managed Services Renewal: Extension will be agreed with the Authority in aligment to their requirements. Open framework proposed with 2+2+1 (subject to Trust discretion) ### Planning Information There will be a Teams webinar on Tuesday 21st October between 1pm-3pm for all intereested parties to attend. This will discuss the following topics: - An overview of HTE - Participating authorities - Timelines for the project - A brief outline of the service required - A look into the process we are looking to run - A Q&A session for prospective suppliers to ask any questions to either HTE or the group Please contact sophie-mae.perrins@htepg.com for a link to the webinar above. No other enagement will take place for this procurement ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048133-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | 1 Dec 2025 | | Award date | 21 May 2026 | | Contract period | 7 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | 2028-01-05 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | Lots value | £4,000,000 | | Awards value | £7,200,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Cancelled | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Additional buyers | HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP; MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Missing | | Locality | BASILDON | | Post town | Southend-on-Sea | | Postcode | SS16 5NL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral | | Local authority | Wirral | | Electoral ward | Pensby and Thingwall | | Westminster constituency | Wirral West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 14 | | Supplier names | CODEX GLOBAL; D A LANGUAGES; DEAFNESS RESOURCE CENTRE; DIGITAL INTERPRETATIONS; ENABLE2 TRANSLATE; LANGUAGE CONNECT INTERNATIONAL; LANGUAGE EMPIRE; LANGUAGE LINE; SIGN SOLUTIONS (SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING AGENCY; SIGNALISE; SUPREME LINGUISTIC SERVICES; TOPP LANGUAGE SOLUTIONS; WIRRAL MULTICULTURAL ORGANISATION; WORD360 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79530000 - Translation services - 79540000 - Interpretation services ## Release History - 22 May 2026 at 14:38 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048133-2026 - 22 May 2026 at 14:07 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048067-2026 - 1 Dec 2025 at 10:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078389-2025 - 13 Oct 2025 at 06:52 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064538-2025 - 16 Jul 2025 at 13:52 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040566-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048133-2026 22nd May 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048067-2026 22nd May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078389-2025 1st December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064538-2025 13th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040566-2025 16th July 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.healthtrusteurope.com - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.mse.nhs.uk/ - https://www.wuth.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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