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title: "Provision of Professional Interpreting and Translation Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0568d2"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-07-30"
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# Provision of Professional Interpreting and Translation Services

Buyer: KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0568d2

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## Summary

The King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, located in London, is in the planning stage for a tender titled "Provision of Professional Interpreting and Translation Services." This procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on interpretation and translation services. The tender process involves a competitive flexible procedure, aiming to ensure equitable healthcare access for patients with diverse linguistic needs. Planned communication indicates a future notice date of 3rd November 2025, with the procurement expected to cover the United Kingdom. The contract period is set to begin on 1st April 2026, ending on 31st May 2029, with the possibility of renewal extending until 31st May 2031. The gross contract value is estimated at £2,580,000, highlighting substantial investment in this initiative.

Business growth opportunities abound through this tender, particularly for firms specialising in professional translation and interpretation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are given suitability considerations, opening doors for diverse participation in this procurement. This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses capable of delivering a wide range of services, including spoken and non-spoken language capabilities, document translation, and specialised services like Braille and Easy Read formats. Organisations aligned with enhancing healthcare accessibility and proficient in diverse communication needs are well-placed to compete effectively.

## Notice

To ensure equitable healthcare access for patients with diverse linguistic and communication needs. The contract will cover: - Spoken language services (face-to-face, telephone, and video interpreting). - Non-spoken language services (BSL, lip reading, Makaton, etc.). - Document translation (including Braille and Easy Read formats).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044203-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | KCH INTERVENTIONAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LLP |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE5 9NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction |
| Westminster constituency | Dulwich and West Norwood |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLI45 Lambeth |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2025 at 10:58 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044203-2025
- 30 Jul 2025 at 10:20 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044173-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044203-2025
  30th July 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044173-2025
  30th July 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kch.nhs.uk/
- https://www.kings-fm.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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