Further Competition for the Provision of Language Services on behalf of Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board

The procurement process initiated by NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board involves a further competition for the provision of language services. Under the award procedure, Language Empire Limited has been successfully contracted, with the process reaching the 'Award' stage and the contract signed on 30th September 2025. This specific procurement falls within the health services category, identified by CPV code 85100000 and is carried out without prior publication of a call for competition, utilising the NOE CPC Framework NOE.583.

The services are intended to be delivered within regions UKH14 and UKH34, covering Suffolk and North East Essex, for an initial duration of two years with a possible extension of another two years. This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises, like Language Empire Limited, to expand their footprint within the healthcare service sector, especially in areas focused on language support and interpretation. Businesses offering high-quality language services would find this contract particularly appealing due to the high emphasis placed on quality, constituting 70% of the award criteria.

With a total contract value of £364,025, this procurement could allow companies to gain access to a steady stream of work while building a robust relationship with public health organisations. By participating in such competitions, businesses can enhance their market reputation and establish valuable partnerships within the public sector.