Provision of Regional Interpretation and Translation Services for NHS Primary Care in North East England
NHS England and NHS Improvement North East & Yorkshire · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Regional Interpretation and Translation Services for NHS Primary Care in North East England
Awarded 31 Mar 2021
Awarded31 Mar 2021
Value£12,503,015.00
RegionNorth East
CategoryHealth & Medical
Ended 2y 7mo ago3y term
Awarded 31 Mar 2021Expired 31 Mar 2024
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NHS England and NHS Improvement North East & Yorkshire awarded a contract to Language Empire Limited for regional interpretation and translation services for patients of primary care services across the North East region whose first language is not English.
The contract term is 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years, effective from 01 April 2021, subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance.
The procurement was conducted under the Open Procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and the contract value is £12,503,015.
The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 may apply.
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