Provision of Translation & Interpretation Services
KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTEstimated Value
£1,066,000 – £2,000,000
Deadline
Not specified
Published
31 March 2026
Type
services
Overview
The Provider will offer a tailored solution that includes advisory services, administrative support, and efficient business processes to meet the Contracting Authority's requirements for translation and interpretation services. The translation and interpretation services and delivery methods within the scope of this Lot include: * Face-to-Face Interpretation Services- Spoken Interpretation * Telephone Interpretation Services- Spoken Interpretation * Video Interpretation Services- Spoken Interpretation * Document Translation, Transcription & Ancillary Services
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group (UHN) and Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) (hereafter referred to as the Contracting Authority) are seeking to appoint a supplier of British Sign Language (BSL) Translation and Interpretation Services where Interpreters facilitate communication between Deaf and Deafblind people (and others), and hearing people by an Interpreter, in attendance in person (Face-to-Face) or via Video Conference. Document translation and ancillary translation services and products are also within the scope of this Lot
Key points
- Lot 1: Managed One-Stop Interpretation and Translation Service
- Lot 2: British Sign Language Interpretation and Translation Service
Lots (1)
- Lot 1Managed One-Stop Interpretation and Translation Service
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Award Details
WORD360 Limited
£2,000,000
Sign Solutions UK Limited
£2,000,000
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Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation TrustKey Dates
Published
31 March 2026
Submission deadline
Not specified
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