Scope
Reference
NWSSP-FTS-59861
Description
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) Translation Services department are looking to renew their Translation Software agreement. The department translates approximately 12 million words annually for NWSSP and other NHS Wales organisations.
Total value (estimated)
- £250,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028
- Possible extension to 31 December 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for further 12 months at sole discretion of the NHS Wales Organisation
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
5 November 2025, 12:00am
Tender submission deadline
10 November 2025, 12:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
ITT Code - itt_120587
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
- Welsh
- English
Award decision date (estimated)
28 November 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 9 October 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial | Price | 45.00% |
| Technical | Quality | 45.00% |
| Social Values | Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Not applicable
Contracting authority
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RQF
4-5 Charnwood Court,
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Michael Butler
Email: michael.butler2@wales.nhs.uk
Website: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales