Scope
Reference
W192454
Description
To ensure equitable healthcare access for patients with diverse linguistic and communication needs. The contract will cover:
- Spoken language services (face-to-face, telephone, and video interpreting).
- Non-spoken language services (BSL, lip reading, Makaton, etc.).
- Document translation (including Braille and Easy Read formats).
Total value (estimated)
- £2,150,000 excluding VAT
- £2,580,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Main category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
3 November 2025
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Above or below total value threshold
Above or equal to threshold
Contracting authority
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXLV-9225-PRBN
KCH Business Park, 129 Coldharbour Lane
London
SE5 9NY
United Kingdom
Contact name: David Kayondo
Telephone: 0204 566 8234
Email: david.kayondo@nhs.net
Website: https://www.kch.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
KCH Interventional Facilities Management LLP
Summary of their role in this procurement: Overseeing and delivering end-to-end procurement services on behalf of the Trust. In this capacity, KFM's primary role is to ensure that all procurement activities are conducted in a compliant, transparent, and commercially effective manner, aligned with both NHS procurement regulations and the Trust's strategic objectives.
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDWQ-2826-VTWP
Unit 1, KCH Business Park, 129 Coldharbour Lane
London
SE5 9NY
United Kingdom
Contact name: Sunday Okhiria
Telephone: 02045340573
Email: s.okhiria1@nhs.net
Website: https://www.kings-fm.co.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth