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Interpretation and Translation Services

Authority: N H S Shared Business Services

Open procedure (above threshold)
CPV: Interpretation services (79540000)
Published contract value£73,000,000Exc. VAT
Contract ends 5 Nov 2027
Panel 34 suppliersABC Translation Sarl, Aa Global Language Service Ltd, Absolute Interpreting & Translations Limited and 31 more
Contract starts 6 Nov 2025

What is being bought

Published requirement description

NHS Shared Business Services act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework Agreement.

NHS SBS has put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Interpretation and Translation Services and related Goods and Services for the Public Sector to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations.

Our Approved Organisation list can be found on:

www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-a… ↗

The framework includes Face to Face translation, British Sign Language (BSL), Telephone Interpretation, Document Translation and ancillary services, Video Interpretation and a One Stop Shop for Managed Services.

Lot 1 - Face to Face (Spoken Language)

Lot 2 - British Sign Language (BSL)

Lot 3 - Telephone Interpreting

Lot 4 - Document Translation and Ancillary Services

Lot 5 - Video Interpretation

Lot 6 - One Stop Shop (Managed Service)

Published procurement details

Procedure
Open procedure (above threshold)
Buyer reference
SBS10519
Category
Services
Tender status
Complete
Award status
Active
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises
No
Tender deadline
Published
Procurement method
Open
Additional classifications 1: Reference
79540000
Additional classifications 1: Scheme
CPV
Additional classifications 1: Description
Interpretation services
Item 1: Delivery locations as published
United Kingdom

Key dates

Published dates
  1. Notice published
    24 May 2024
  2. Contract starts
    6 Nov 2025
  3. Award decision
    20 Nov 2025
  4. Contract ends
    5 Nov 2027

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

  • N H S Shared Business ServicesContracting authority Three Cherry Trees Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7AH, EnglandContact name, email
    Identifier
    sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/m6gv6TMA · GB-SRS
    URL
    https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/

Suppliers named on the notice

  • Aa Global Language Service LtdSupplier Francis House, 4 Humber Place, Hull Marina, Kingston Upon Hull, HU1 1UD
    Identifier
    4299764 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    SME
  • Absolute Interpreting & Translations LimitedSupplier 34-35 Ludgate Hill, Birmingham, England, B3 1EH
    Identifier
    6044167 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    SME
  • ABC Translation SarlSupplier Rue de Morges 22 1023 Crissier (VD) Suisse
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    SME
  • Accentus Language Services LtdSupplier 20-22 Wenlock Road, London, N1 7GU, United Kingdom
    Identifier
    12839471 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    SME
  • Acolad UK LtdSupplier 2nd Floor, 291-299 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1JG
    Identifier
    3444614 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    SME
  • Action DeafnessSupplier The Peepul Centre, Orchardson Avenue, Leicester, LE4 6DP
    Identifier
    6706042 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    Large
  • Axis Recruitment LimitedSupplier 88-90 North Sherwood Street, Nottingham, NG1 4EE
    Identifier
    4827750 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    SME
  • Bid ServicesSupplier Deaf Cultural Centre, Ladywood Road, Birmingham, B16 8SZ
    Identifier
    3124204 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    SME
  • DA Languages Limited trading as DalsSupplier Suite 4a, Statham House, Talbot Road, Stretford, Manchester M32 0FP
    Identifier
    6207784 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    SME
  • DCVS Trading LtdSupplier 48 High Street, Hemel Hempstead, Herts HP1 3AF
    Identifier
    11127666 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    SME
  • Digital Interpretations UK LtdSupplier 2nd Floor College House, 17 King Edwards Road, Ruislip, London, United Kingdom, HA4 7AE
    Identifier
    15569044 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    SME
  • Enable2 Translate Limited trading as Translate oneSupplier Carlton House, Grammar School Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, BD1 4NS
    Identifier
    15443239 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    SME
  • Language Empire LtdSupplier Language Empire, Empire House College Road Rochdale OL12 6AE
    Identifier
    5535464 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    SME
  • Language is Everything LtdSupplier Marina Office, 65 Castle St, Hull HU1 1SD
    Identifier
    3464388 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    SME
  • Language Line Limited trading as Language Line SolutionsSupplier 5th Floor, Queen Elizabeth House, 4 St Dunstan's Hill, London, EC3R 8AD
    Identifier
    4823110 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    Large
  • Language PhoneSupplier 86-90, Paul Street, London EC2A 4NE
    Identifier
    16301739 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    SME
  • LanguageServicesUK LimitedSupplier Suite 3, Davis House, Lodge Causeway Trading Estate, Lodge Causeway, Fishponds, Bristol, BS6 3JB
    Identifier
    7760366 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    SME
  • Lingvo House Translation Services LimitedSupplier 60 Cannon Street, London, EC4N 6NP
    Identifier
    6737511 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    SME
  • Microlink PC UK LtdSupplier Microlink House, Brickfield Lane, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire, SO53 4DP
    Identifier
    3325643 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    SME
  • Migrant Help Trading Limited trading as Clear VoiceSupplier 128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX
    Identifier
    5684239 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    SME
  • ONCALL Interpreters LTDSupplier 63-66 Hatton Garden, EC1N 8LE
    Identifier
    8848961 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    SME
  • Papillon Translations LtdSupplier 167-169 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 5PF
    Identifier
    8991181 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    SME
  • Prestige Network LimitedSupplier Park View House, 65 London Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1JN
    Identifier
    2440502 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    SME
  • Remark! LimitedSupplier 18 Leather Lane, London, EC1N 7SU
    Identifier
    7246931 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    SME
  • Signalise CO-OP LimitedSupplier 54 St James St, Liverpool L1 0AB, UK
    Identifier
    RS004634 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    SME
  • Sign Solutions SLIA LtdSupplier First Floor, Ipsley Barn, Berrington Close, Ipsley, Redditch B98 0TJ
    Identifier
    4802772 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    SME
  • Silent Sounds CommunicationsSupplier 9/10 Manor Courtyard, Hughenden Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, H13 5RE
    Identifier
    8043043 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    SME
  • Stockport Interpreting Unit Stockport Metropolitan Borough CouncSupplier The Hardman Centre, Hardman Street, Stockport, SK3 0BJ
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    SME
  • Supreme Linguistic Services T/A Premium Linguistic Services LimiSupplier Station House Baltimore Road, Great Barr Business Park, Birmingham, England, B42 1DY
    Identifier
    9340464 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    SME
  • thebigword Interpreting Services LimitedSupplier Unit 4 Royds Cl, Leeds LS12 6LL
    Identifier
    6232449 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    Large
  • The Language Room LimitedSupplier 273 High Street, Linlithgow, West Lothian, UK EH49 6QT
    Identifier
    SC404047 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    SME
  • The Language Shop LtdSupplier Newham Dockside, 1000 Dockside Road, London, E16 2U
    Identifier
    8882661 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    SME
  • Topp Language SolutionsSupplier Park House Business Centre, Clayton Wood Close, Leeds, LS16 6QE
    Identifier
    8473338 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    SME
  • Word360 LimitedSupplier 6 The Cloisters, 11-12 George Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 1NP
    Identifier
    5498277 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    SME

Official documents & specifications (5)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

Other published details

Milestones 1: Reference
1
Milestones 1: Type
engagement
Milestones 1: Title
Engagement end date
Milestones 1: Due Date
Title
INTERPRETATION & TRANSLATION SERVICES (SBS10127)

Source record

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Notice language
en
Release reference
ocds-b5fd17-4b4ffb49-e64a-4b4d-af68-582588040af0-2025-12-11T12:15:48Z
Published
24 May 2024
Latest update
11 Dec 2025
Procedure reference
ocds-b5fd17-4b4ffb49-e64a-4b4d-af68-582588040af0
Contract reference
ocds-b5fd17-4b4ffb49-e64a-4b4d-af68-582588040af0-1