---
title: "Provision of Translation Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ac92"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ac92.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2025-10-10"
---

# Provision of Translation Software

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ac92

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has announced an open tender for the "Provision of Translation Software". This procurement process is in the tender stage and aims to renew the translation software agreement for the NHS Wales Translation Services department, which translates around 12 million words annually. The procurement falls under the IT services category, with an estimated contract value of £250,000 to £300,000. The procurement is to be conducted under an open procedure, with key deadlines including the tender submission by 10th November 2025 and the award announcement by 28th November 2025. The contract will commence on 1st January 2026 and run through to 31st December 2028, with a possible extension to the end of 2029, covering services across the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKL region.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT, particularly those experienced in developing and supporting translation software solutions. SMEs and VCSEs are especially encouraged to participate, as the tender criteria are favourable to a diverse range of suppliers. Success in this procurement process promises not only financial growth but also a stable long-term contract with a prominent public sector buyer, facilitating further collaboration opportunities within the healthcare and IT sectors in the UK. The focus on price, technical quality, and social values in the award criteria allows innovative and community-focused businesses to leverage their strengths in competing for this significant public sector opportunity.

## Notice

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) Translation Services department are looking to renew their Translation Software agreement. The department translates approximately 12 million words annually for NWSSP and other NHS Wales organisations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for further 12 months at sole discretion of the NHS Wales Organisation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064095-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2029-10-09 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| 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 WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 3UZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Gabalfa |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2025 at 10:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064095-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064095-2025
  10th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtmlITTCode-itt_120587
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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