Face to Face Translation Services Contract

This tender closed on 26 October 2026.

Buyer
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Value
£300,000
Closed
26 October 2026
Where
Plymouth, the South West
Type
Open tender

In plain English

Five NHS organisations (hospitals and health services across Devon) need a professional face-to-face translation and interpretation service to help patients who don't speak English communicate with healthcare staff. This is a replacement contract for existing services.

What the buyer wants

• Provide qualified interpreters who can work face-to-face with patients and healthcare professionals across multiple NHS sites • Manage interpreter scheduling, quality assurance, and ensure consistent, responsive service delivery • Support safe patient communication and ensure equitable access to healthcare services

Requirements

What could rule a small business out: This contract is extremely unlikely to be won by a small business unless you are an established professional interpretation agency with NHS experience, qualified interpreters on staff, professional indemnity insurance, and the infrastructure to manage multiple sites across Devon. Solo interpreters or unregistered agencies will not be competitive.

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