---
title: "KRFT translation and interpretation services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0698fe"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KINGSTON AND RICHMOND HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-05-14"
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# KRFT translation and interpretation services

Buyer: KINGSTON AND RICHMOND HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0698fe

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## Summary

The Kingston and Richmond Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for translation and interpretation services, with the contract awarded to Language Line Solutions. The contract, titled "KRFT Translation and Interpretation Services," is focused on services within the Richmond area of the NHS Trust, located in Kingston Upon Thames, UK. This procurement falls under the services category and was conducted using a direct method below the competition threshold, resulting in an award notice published on 14th May 2026. The contract is slated to run from 14th May 2026 to 30th September 2026, with possibilities for extensions of up to six months due to potential severe delays, as indicated in the tender process. The total gross value of the contract is £22,800 GBP.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in translation and interpretation services, but the competitive process indicates that only established providers like Language Line Solutions, a large-scale supplier, were involved. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have the capacity to offer comprehensive language services could benefit from similar future contracts, particularly if they can demonstrate the ability to expand service offerings within healthcare settings. The Trust’s procurement process may have preferences for streamlined and efficient service provision, given the use of a direct method, which suggests a need for cost-effectiveness and reliability from prospective suppliers.

## Notice

Translation and interpretation services for Richmond within Kingston and Richmond NHS trust

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044486-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KINGSTON AND RICHMOND HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | KINGSTON UPON THAMES |
| Post town | Kingston upon Thames |
| Postcode | KT2 7QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Coombe Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LANGUAGE LINE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 14 May 2026 at 14:33 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044486-2026
- 14 May 2026 at 14:22 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044468-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044486-2026
  14th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044468-2026
  14th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kingstonhospital.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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