Contract

Total Language Solutions II

  • Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

UK7: Contract details notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-076944

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-055da6 (view related notices)

Published 25 November 2025, 3:14pm



Scope

Reference

PR-1006

Description

The framework will include a range of Services including on-site face-to-face interpreting for spoken languages, the provision of 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. The Services will also encompass a range of solutions for on-site and/or remote interpretation and translation solutions for non-spoken languages, including the provision of a managed or subscription-based service with technology to cover on-site (non-spoken) and/or remote (non-spoken) interpretation and translation services including British Sign Language (BSL).

This includes the deployment of a managed or subscription-based service with technology to cover on-site (spoken) and/or remote (spoken and non-spoken) interpretation, translation, and transcription services

Commercial tool

Establishes a framework


Lot 1. Spoken Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Services

Description

Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Services (On-site and/or Remote) facilitating access to Suppliers providing Spoken translation services, including rare languages and those that are deemed to be more frequently provided.


Lot 2. Non-Spoken Interpretation and Translation Services

Description

Interpretation and Translation Services (On-site and/or Remote) enables Participating Authorities to access Suppliers who are capable of providing Non-Spoken Translators and Interpreters which includes but is not limited to British Sign Language (BSL).


Lot 3. Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Managed Services

Description

will allow provision of multiple Lots under a single contract under a managed service and the added utilisation of technology software.


Framework

Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers

1%

Framework operation description

Tendered rates form ceiling fees for the duration of the framework and can be reuced to offer best value, but never exceeded, except where a price review has been undertaken and any uplift is identified as necessary. Contract awards may be via direct award or further competition.

Award method when using the framework

Either with or without competition

Contracting authorities that may use the framework

Any public sector contyracting authority recognized by the UK government


Contract 1. Contract 1

Lots

Lot 1. Spoken Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Services

Lot 2. Non-Spoken Interpretation and Translation Services

Supplier

Contract value

  • £4,000,000 excluding VAT
  • £4,800,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Below the relevant threshold

Date signed

29 September 2025

Contract dates

  • 29 September 2025 to 28 September 2027
  • Possible extension to 28 September 2029
  • 4 years

Description of possible extension:

2 month extension in line with framework terms

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 79540000 - Interpretation services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Signed contract documents

TLS II - Draft Framework Agreement 1.1.docx


Contract 2. Contract 2

Lots

Lot 1. Spoken Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Services

Lot 2. Non-Spoken Interpretation and Translation Services

Supplier

Contract value

  • £4,000,000 excluding VAT
  • £4,800,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Below the relevant threshold

Date signed

29 September 2025

Contract dates

  • 20 October 2025 to 28 September 2027
  • Possible extension to 28 September 2029
  • 3 years, 11 months, 9 days

Description of possible extension:

Extension in line with framewortk terms

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 79540000 - Interpretation services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Signed contract documents

TLS II - Draft Framework Agreement 1.1.docx


Contract 14

Lots

Lot 1. Spoken Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Services

Lot 3. Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Managed Services

Supplier

Contract value

  • £4,000,000 excluding VAT
  • £4,800,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Below the relevant threshold

Date signed

29 September 2025

Contract dates

  • 29 September 2025 to 28 September 2027
  • Possible extension to 28 September 2029
  • 4 years

Description of possible extension:

Extension in line with framewortk terms

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 79540000 - Interpretation services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Signed contract documents

TLS II - Draft Framework Agreement 1.1.docx


Contract 4. Contract 4

Lots

Lot 1. Spoken Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Services

Lot 2. Non-Spoken Interpretation and Translation Services

Lot 3. Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Managed Services

Supplier

Contract value

  • £4,000,000 excluding VAT
  • £4,800,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Below the relevant threshold

Date signed

29 September 2025

Contract dates

  • 29 September 2025 to 28 September 2027
  • Possible extension to 28 September 2029
  • 4 years

Description of possible extension:

Extension in line with framewortk terms

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 79540000 - Interpretation services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Signed contract documents

TLS II - Draft Framework Agreement 1.1.docx


Contract 5. Contract 5

Lots

Lot 1. Spoken Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Services

Lot 2. Non-Spoken Interpretation and Translation Services

Lot 3. Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Managed Services

Supplier

Contract value

  • £4,000,000 excluding VAT
  • £4,800,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Below the relevant threshold

Date signed

29 September 2025

Contract dates

  • 29 September 2025 to 28 September 2027
  • Possible extension to 28 September 2029
  • 4 years

Description of possible extension:

Extension in line with framewortk terms

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 79540000 - Interpretation services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Signed contract documents

TLS II - Draft Framework Agreement 1.1.docx


Contract 6. Contract 6

Lots

Lot 1. Spoken Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Services

Lot 2. Non-Spoken Interpretation and Translation Services

Supplier

Contract value

  • £4,000,000 excluding VAT
  • £4,800,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Below the relevant threshold

Date signed

29 September 2025

Contract dates

  • 29 September 2025 to 28 September 2027
  • Possible extension to 28 September 2029
  • 4 years

Description of possible extension:

extended in line with framework term

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 79540000 - Interpretation services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Signed contract documents

TLS II - Draft Framework Agreement 1.1.docx


Contract 7. Contract 7

Lots

Lot 1. Spoken Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Services

Lot 3. Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Managed Services

Supplier

Contract value

  • £4,000,000 excluding VAT
  • £4,800,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Below the relevant threshold

Date signed

29 September 2025

Contract dates

  • 29 September 2025 to 28 September 2027
  • Possible extension to 28 September 2029
  • 4 years

Description of possible extension:

In line with framework terms

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 79540000 - Interpretation services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Signed contract documents

TLS II - Draft Framework Agreement 1.1.docx


Contract 8. Contract 8

Lots

Lot 2. Non-Spoken Interpretation and Translation Services

Supplier

Contract value

  • £4,000,000 excluding VAT
  • £4,800,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Below the relevant threshold

Date signed

29 September 2025

Contract dates

  • 29 September 2025 to 28 September 2027
  • Possible extension to 28 September 2029
  • 4 years

Description of possible extension:

in line with framework terms

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 79540000 - Interpretation services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Signed contract documents

TLS II - Draft Framework Agreement 1.1.docx


Contract 9. Contract 9

Lots

Lot 2. Non-Spoken Interpretation and Translation Services

Supplier

Contract value

  • £4,000,000 excluding VAT
  • £4,800,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Below the relevant threshold

Date signed

29 September 2025

Contract dates

  • 29 September 2025 to 28 September 2027
  • Possible extension to 28 September 2029
  • 4 years

Description of possible extension:

In line with framework terms

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 79540000 - Interpretation services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Signed contract documents

TLS II - Draft Framework Agreement 1.1.docx


Contract 10. Contract 10

Lots

Lot 1. Spoken Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Services

Lot 2. Non-Spoken Interpretation and Translation Services

Lot 3. Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Managed Services

Supplier

Contract value

  • £4,000,000 excluding VAT
  • £4,800,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Below the relevant threshold

Date signed

29 September 2025

Contract dates

  • 29 September 2025 to 28 September 2027
  • Possible extension to 28 September 2029
  • 4 years

Description of possible extension:

In line with framework terms

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 79540000 - Interpretation services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Signed contract documents

TLS II - Draft Framework Agreement 1.1.docx


Contract 11. Contract 11

Lots

Lot 1. Spoken Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Services

Lot 2. Non-Spoken Interpretation and Translation Services

Lot 3. Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Managed Services

Supplier

Contract value

  • £4,000,000 excluding VAT
  • £4,800,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Below the relevant threshold

Date signed

29 September 2025

Contract dates

  • 29 September 2025 to 28 September 2027
  • Possible extension to 28 September 2029
  • 4 years

Description of possible extension:

In line with Framework Terms

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 79540000 - Interpretation services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Signed contract documents

TLS II - Draft Framework Agreement 1.1.docx


Contract 12. Contract 12

Lots

Lot 1. Spoken Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Services

Supplier

Contract value

  • £4,000,000 excluding VAT
  • £4,800,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Below the relevant threshold

Date signed

29 September 2025

Contract dates

  • 29 September 2025 to 28 September 2027
  • Possible extension to 28 September 2029
  • 4 years

Description of possible extension:

In line with framework terms

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 79540000 - Interpretation services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Signed contract documents

TLS II - Draft Framework Agreement 1.1.docx


Contract 13. Contract 13

Lots

Lot 2. Non-Spoken Interpretation and Translation Services

Supplier

Contract value

  • £4,000,000 excluding VAT
  • £4,800,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Below the relevant threshold

Date signed

29 September 2025

Contract dates

  • 29 September 2025 to 28 September 2027
  • Possible extension to 28 September 2029
  • 4 years

Description of possible extension:

In line with framework terms

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 79540000 - Interpretation services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Signed contract documents

TLS II - Draft Framework Agreement 1.1.docx


Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure


Suppliers

Axis Recruitment Limited

  • Companies House: 04827750

331 Hadyn Road

Nottingham

NG5 1DG

United Kingdom

Region: UKF14 - Nottingham

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Contract 1

D A Languages Limited

  • Companies House: 06207784

Suite 4a,Statham House,Talbot Road

Stretford,Manchester

M32 0FP

United Kingdom

Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Contract 14

Enable2 Translate Limited

  • Companies House: 15443239

Carlton House,Grammar School Street

Bradford

BD1 4NS

United Kingdom

Region: UKE41 - Bradford

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Contract 12

Language Connect International Ltd

  • Companies House: 07364250

Icon 1 7-9 Sunbank Lane,Ringway

Altrincham

WA15 0AF

United Kingdom

Region: UKD33 - Manchester

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Contract 5

Language Empire Ltd.

  • Companies House: 05535464

Empire House,College Road

Rochdale

OL12 6AE

United Kingdom

Region: UKD37 - Greater Manchester North East

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Contract 6

Language Line Limited

  • Companies House: 04823110

5th Floor,Queen Elizabeth House,4 St Dunstan's Hill,,

London

EC3R 8AD

United Kingdom

Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Contract 7

Migrant Help Trading Limited

  • Companies House: 05684239

128 City Road

London

EC1V 2NX

United Kingdom

Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Contract 2

Sign Solutions (SLIA) Ltd

  • Companies House: 04802772

First Floor, Ipsley Barn, Berrington Close,

Redditch

B98 0TJ

United Kingdom

Region: UKG12 - Worcestershire

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Contract 8

Signalise Co-op Limited

  • Companies House: RS004634

54 St James St

Liverpool

L1 0AB

United Kingdom

Region: UKD72 - Liverpool

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes

Contract 9

The Langauge Shop Ltd

  • Companies House: 08882661

Newham Dockside,1000 Dockside Road

London

E16 2QU

United Kingdom

Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Contract 11

thebigword Interpreting Services Limited

  • Companies House: 06232449

The Brainworks,Unit 4 Royds Close

Leeds

LS12 6LL

United Kingdom

Region: UKE42 - Leeds

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Contract 10

Translate UK Limited

  • Companies House: 05705452

15 Harrison Road

Halifax

HX1 2AF

United Kingdom

Region: UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Contract 13

Word360 Limited

  • Companies House: 05498277

Unit 6 The Cloisters,11-12 George Road,

Birmingham

B15 1NP

United Kingdom

Region: UKG31 - Birmingham

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Contract 4


Contracting authority

Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

  • NHS Organisation Data Service: RAJ

Nether Mayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom

Contact name: Customer Care

Telephone: 01268 524900

Email: customercare@htepg.com

Website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk/

Region: UKH37 - Essex Thames Gateway

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.

HealthTrust Europe LLP

Summary of their role in this procurement: On 11th August 2021, Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSE) published a contract notice for procurement partner services. HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) was selected to provide these services under the MSE Framework, including access to HTE's public sector frameworks. HTE is now conducting this procurement exercise as part of its services to the Customers under the MSE Framework.

  • Companies House: OC358224

19 George Road

Birmingham

B15 1NU

United Kingdom

Contact name: Customer Care

Telephone: 08458875000

Email: customercare@htepg.com

Website: https://www.healthtrusteurope.com

Region: UKG31 - Birmingham


Contact organisation

Contact HealthTrust Europe LLP for any enquiries.