Published date: 19 November 2015

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 4 December 2015

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

SS11 7XX

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

Interpreting -SEPT/2015/NOV1

Published date

19 November 2015

Closing date

4 December 2015

Contract start date

1 February 2016

Contract end date

31 January 2018

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Not applicable

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Trust are seeking a provider for the provision of interpreting and translation services across the Trust's Essex, West Essex and Bedfordshire locality. British Sign Language does not form part of this contract. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU READ AND FULLY COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SECTION IN RESPECT OF POINTS 1, 2 AND 3.

More information

Additional text

Potential service providers are required to express an interest by email only to Christopher.dicketts@sept.nhs.uk by no later than 12 noon on Friday 4th December 2015. Any expressions of interest received after that time and date will NOT be accepted. Potential bidders are also advised that there are number of contractual requirements that will apply to this service should they be successful. They are as follows and will not be the subject of any negotiation. 1. The New NHS terms and conditions will apply to this service and there will be no opportunity to vary the terms and conditions. (copy and paste the links into your browser). Guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/286569/nhs_terms_conditions_guidance_january_14.pdf Terms and Conditions: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/232157/NHS_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS_FOR_PROVISION_OF_SERVICES_CONTRACT_VERSION.rtf 2. NO inflationary increases will be permitted during the length of contract. 3.There will not be a minimum charging period of two hours associated with this contract. A firm and binding commitment is required as part of your expression of interest that your organisation will sign the terms and conditions above (Point 1) and you are also required to confirm your acceptance of Points 2 and 3 which will apply to this contract. If those committments are not included with your expression of interest, your expression of interest will NOT be taken forward.

About the buyer

Contact name

Chris Dicketts

Address

Thurrcok Community Hospital
Long Lane
Thurrock
RM16 2PX
England

Email

Christopher.Dicketts@sept.nhs.uk