Published date: 12 May 2021

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 30 March 2021, 12am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Translation services - 79530000

  • Interpretation services - 79540000

Location of contract

London

Value of contract

£4,468.50

Procurement reference

Interpretation and Translation Services in Hillingdon

Published date

12 May 2021

Closing date

30 March 2021

Closing time

12am

Contract start date

1 April 2021

Contract end date

30 September 2021

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Call-off from a framework agreement

A mini-competition or direct purchase from a pre-established framework agreement.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

Interpretation and translation services to people for which English language is not their first language and have difficulties expressing themselves while accessing services in Hillingdon. The service will provide professional interpreters across a range of over 200 languages and dialects on a 24/7/365 basis.

The service is commissioned for use mainly within primary care and offers the following:

• Face to Face interpretation - this support the need for interpreters to be available for pre-booked appointments whether they are taking place in person, via a conference video link or when all parties are in a virtual conference environment.
• Telephone Interpretation - The telephone offers immediate access to the interpretation service. No specific equipment is required - it can be accessed from any landline, mobile or VOIP telephone system


More information

Additional text

NHS Hillingdon CCG is modifying an existing contract, through an extension of its duration to align its expiry with similar contracts held by the other borough CCG across North West London, which together are amalgamating into one single CCG from 1 April 2021. This additional duration will allow the newly established North West London CCG to consider how best to commission future services to secure best value for money and more efficient contracting arrangements.

The current contract being modified / extended was awarded as a call-off under Lot 5 of the nationally established framework agreement Interpretation & Translation Services - SBS/21/NL/ZXV/10127


Award information

Awarded date

30 March 2021

Contract start date

1 April 2021

Contract end date

30 September 2021

Total value of contract

£4,468.50

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Language Line Limited

Address

Language Line Limited
25th Floor, 40 Bank Street
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5NR

Reference

No reference - other

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Additional details

The supplier was awarded a contract called off Lot 5 of the Interpretation & Translation Services framework - SBS/21/NL/ZXV/10127. This existing contract is being reasonably modified by extending its duration by 6 months until 30th September 2021.


About the buyer

Contact name

Sean Bidewell

Address

Boundary House, Cricket Field Rd
Uxbridge
UB8 1QG
England

Telephone

07751400477

Email

sean.bidewell@nhs.net

Website

https://www.hillingdonccg.nhs.uk/