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title: "Provision of Translation & Interpretation Services"
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buyer: "KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-31"
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# Provision of Translation & Interpretation Services

Buyer: KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0679c8

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, alongside Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, sought to establish a contract for translation and interpretation services in the UKF2 region under the NHS framework. The initiative focused on two primary lots: Managed One-Stop Interpretation and Translation Service, and British Sign Language Interpretation and Translation Service, with a total award of £3,066,000. The process, initiated on March 31, 2026, utilised a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, falling under the scope of the North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative Language Services Framework.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in linguistic services, particularly those that offer comprehensive management of translation and interpretation, including British Sign Language services. Companies like WORD360 Limited and Sign Solutions UK Limited have already been awarded contracts, highlighting the demand for expert communication facilitation between diverse language groups within the healthcare sector. With quality being heavily weighted in the award criteria, businesses capable of delivering high-value and socially beneficial language solutions would be well-suited to participate in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group (UHN) and Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) aim to establish a comprehensive contract for Translation and Interpretation Service encompassing the following key components: * Lot 1: Managed One-Stop Interpretation and Translation Service * Lot 2: British Sign Language Interpretation and Translation Service

### Lot Information

Lot 1: Managed Service Interpretation and Translation (not including BSL)

Lot 1: Managed One-Stop Interpretation and Translation Service. The Provider will offer a tailored solution that includes advisory services, administrative support, and efficient business processes to meet the Contracting Authority's requirements for translation and interpretation services. The translation and interpretation services and delivery methods within the scope of this Lot include: * Face-to-Face Interpretation Services- Spoken Interpretation * Telephone Interpretation Services- Spoken Interpretation * Video Interpretation Services- Spoken Interpretation * Document Translation, Transcription & Ancillary Services

Lot2:British Sign Language Interpretation and Translation Service

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group (UHN) and Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) (hereafter referred to as the Contracting Authority) are seeking to appoint a supplier of British Sign Language (BSL) Translation and Interpretation Services where Interpreters facilitate communication between Deaf and Deafblind people (and others), and hearing people by an Interpreter, in attendance in person (Face-to-Face) or via Video Conference. Document translation and ancillary translation services and products are also within the scope of this Lot

### Procurement Information

The procurement was conducted as a further competition under the North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative Language Services Framework Reference: NOE.0583 issued on the 15/4/25 to 20/5/25. Suppliers were invited to tender for the Provision of Translation & Interpretation Services encompassing; Lot 1: Managed One-Stop Interpretation and Translation Service - Under Lot 1a of the above Framework Pre Lot 2: British Sign Language Interpretation and Translation Service - Under Lot - 5a of the above Framework was used for this tender process

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029913-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

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

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,066,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST; NORTHAMPTONSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | KETTERING |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN16 8UZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Windmill |
| Westminster constituency | Kettering |
| Delivery location | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | SIGN SOLUTIONS; WORD360 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 14:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029913-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/
- https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/
- https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/
- https://www.signsolutions.uk.com/
- https://www.word360.co.uk/

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