---
title: "BSOL Translation and Interpretation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069e6f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-05-26"
---

# BSOL Translation and Interpretation

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069e6f

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## Summary

The Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust, along with other NHS Foundation Trusts in Birmingham, has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of interpretation and translation services. The tender, designated as BSOL Translation and Interpretation, falls under the services industry category. The procurement, awarded on 22nd May 2026, involved a selective award under an existing framework, demonstrating a collaborative procurement across multiple trusts in the UKG31 region of Birmingham. The overall contract includes provisions for renewals, allowing extensions of two 12-month periods, with services commencing from 2026 through to at least 2028.

This procurement contract offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in interpretation and translation services, particularly those with the capacity to service large-scale, multi-institutional agreements. The successful supplier, Word360, demonstrates that large-scale businesses with extensive service capabilities in the public sector are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Companies operating in the Birmingham area and possessing the necessary qualifications can leverage these contracts to establish long-term relationships with key healthcare institutions, ensuring a steady stream of assignments and potential scaling through demonstrable success in service delivery.

## Notice

BSOL Procurement Collaborative on behalf of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS FT, Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS FT, Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT, The Royal Orthopaedic NHS FT and Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS FT. Contract for the provision of Interpretation and Translation services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048472-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Award under framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2026 - 28 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,267,597 |
| Contracts value | £2,267,597 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; THE ROYAL ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 3RB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Northfield |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Northfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WORD360 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 09:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048472-2026
- 21 May 2026 at 08:30 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046780-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048472-2026
  26th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046780-2026
  21st May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/
- https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk
- https://www.bwc.nhs.uk/
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-055da6
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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