Interpreting and Translation

The Trust are seeking a provider for the provision of interpreting and translation services across the Trust's Essex, West Essex and Bedfordshire locality. British Sign Language does not form part of this contract. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU READ AND FULLY COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SECTION IN RESPECT OF POINTS 1, 2 AND 3.

Additional information: Potential service providers are required to express an interest by email only to Christopher.dicketts@sept.nhs.uk by no later than 12 noon on Friday 4th December 2015. Any expressions of interest received after that time and date will NOT be accepted. Potential bidders are also advised that there are number of contractual requirements that will apply to this service should they be successful. They are as follows and will not be the subject of any negotiation. 1. The New NHS terms and conditions will apply to this service and there will be no opportunity to vary the terms and conditions. (copy and paste the links into your browser). Guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/286569/nhs_terms_conditions_guidance_january_14.pdf Terms and Conditions: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/232157/NHS_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS_FOR_PROVISION_OF_SERVICES_CONTRACT_VERSION.rtf 2. NO inflationary increases will be permitted during the length of contract. 3.There will not be a minimum charging period of two hours associated with this contract. A firm and binding commitment is required as part of your expression of interest that your organisation will sign the terms and conditions above (Point 1) and you are also required to confirm your acceptance of Points 2 and 3 which will apply to this contract. If those committments are not included with your expression of interest, your expression of interest will NOT be taken forward.