---
title: "Waiver - BCHC - BSL assist Ltd - Bespoke BSL Interpreting Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a860"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-05-29"
---

# Waiver - BCHC - BSL assist Ltd - Bespoke BSL Interpreting Services

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a860

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and facilitated by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, focused on securing Bespoke British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreting Services. Located in Birmingham, UK, this public contract falls under the services category with a primary procurement stage of 'Award'. The contract was awarded to BSL assist Ltd on 29th April 2026 and will run until 29th April 2029 with a gross value of £21,744. The procurement method was direct and did not involve competition, as it was executed below the threshold limits under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54.

This contract presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialised in interpretation services, particularly those with capabilities in BSL. Given the no-competition nature of this procurement, larger, established firms such as BSL assist Ltd, equipped with the necessary resources and expertise, are well-suited for similar tenders. The contract, backed by Department of Work and Pensions Access to Work funding, underscores the trust and necessity for robust service delivery in healthcare settings, presenting further growth potential for firms that can deliver bespoke, high-quality interpretation services in the healthcare industry.

## Notice

This service relates to the Bespoke BSL Interpreting Services, part funded by DWP Access to Work by BSL assist Ltd

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050629-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,120 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B7 4BN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BSL ASSIST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 09:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050629-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050629-2026
  29th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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