Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE)
19 George Road
Edgbaston, Birmingham
Telephone
+44 08458875000
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Total Language Solutions ('TLS'): Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Services
Reference number
SF052628
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79540000 - Interpretation services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement at the time of conclusion of the contract:
HealthTrust Europe is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the supply of interpretation,translation and transcription services that includes scope for face to face Interpreting, telephone Interpreting, video/remote interpreting, non-spoken language services, translation, transcription and
managed service options on a scheduled and on demand basis, divided into two (2) lots.
Lot 1 covers on-site face-to-face interpreting for spoken languages, remote interpreting solutions for spoken and non-spoken languages, enabling the immediate connection to an interpreter on the telephone, by video, by video conferencing and/or via a secure app-based service alongside the provision of wider translation and transcription services.
Lot 2 covers services and solutions specialising in interpretation and translation work with non-spoken, deaf and deafblind people on-site or remotely via written, online, video and/or secure app-based solutions, including British Sign Language (BSL).
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months
48
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Contract award notice concerning this contract
Notice number: 2021/S 000-010062
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
N/A
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession award decision:
1 May 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract/concession has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
All successful bidders as per original contract notice
19 George Road
Birmingham
B15 1NU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (at the time of conclusion of the contract;excluding VAT)
Total value of the procurement: £250,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Legal Department, HealthTrust Europe LLP
19 George Road
Birmingham
B15 1NU
Country
United Kingdom
Section seven: Modifications to the contract/concession
seven.1) Description of the procurement after the modifications
seven.1.1) Main CPV code
- 79540000 - Interpretation services
seven.1.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
seven.1.4) Description of the procurement:
HealthTrust Europe is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the supply of interpretation,translation and transcription services that includes scope for face to face Interpreting, telephone Interpreting, video/remote interpreting, non-spoken language services, translation, transcription and
managed service options on a scheduled and on demand basis, divided into two (2) lots.
Lot 1 covers on-site face-to-face interpreting for spoken languages, remote interpreting solutions for spoken and non-spoken languages, enabling the immediate connection to an interpreter on the telephone, by video, by video conferencing and/or via a secure app-based service alongside the provision of wider translation and transcription services.
Lot 2 covers services and solutions specialising in interpretation and translation work with non-spoken, deaf and deafblind people on-site or remotely via written, online, video and/or secure app-based solutions, including British Sign Language (BSL).
seven.1.5) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months
52
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
The renewal of this tender coincided with the change in legislation to the Procurement Act which required a resetting of the procurement timetable. The impact would be the conclusion of the existing framework prior to the launch of the new one. Therefore we have extended by a further four months to continue to offer a compliant route to market in the interim
seven.1.6) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession:
£250,000,000
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
All successful bidders as per original contract notice ref 2021-041133
19 George Road
Birmingham
B15 1NU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
seven.2) Information about modifications
seven.2.1) Description of the modifications
Nature and extent of the modifications (with indication of possible earlier changes to the contract):
The renewal of this tender coincided with the change in legislation to the Procurement Act which required a resetting of the procurement timetable. The impact would be the conclusion of the existing framework prior to the launch of the new one. Therefore we have extended by a further four months to continue to offer a compliant route to market in the interim
seven.2.2) Reasons for modification
Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee.
Description of the circumstances which rendered the modification necessary and explanation of the unforeseen nature of these circumstances:
The renewal of this tender coincided with the change in legislation to the Procurement Act which required a resetting of the procurement timetable. The impact would be the conclusion of the existing framework prior to the launch of the new one. Therefore we have extended by a further four months to continue to offer a compliant route to market in the interim
seven.2.3) Increase in price
Updated total contract value before the modifications (taking into account possible earlier contract modifications, price adaptions and average inflation)
Value excluding VAT: £250,000,000
Total contract value after the modifications
Value excluding VAT: £250,000,000