Tender

Translation and Interpretation Services - Increase Project

OPTIVO

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Tender

13 Mar 2018 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Optivo is for the "Translation and Interpretation Services - Increase Project," which falls under the services industry category. Located in the South East of the United Kingdom, this open tender aims to provide translation services from English to French and interpretation assistance for various project meetings over a three-year duration. The tender period will end on 2nd April 2018, following which the contract is set to commence on 1st June 2018 and conclude by 31st May 2019. The total contract value is approximately £13,000, and the project requires attending both UK and France-based meetings.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services, particularly those that can cater to both English and French language needs. Companies, especially SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The requirement for flexible service delivery and the provision of equipment such as headsets indicates a potential for businesses that can offer comprehensive solutions within this scope.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Translation and Interpretation Services - Increase Project

Notice Description

Working to the Social Impact Director Optivo and with an internal Optivo Project Team. The task is to provide: 1. English/French translation of documents and materials to present to the project Steering Committee which includes members of high stature organisations 2. Undertake translation of reports and academic materials in preparation for meetings 3. To attend meetings to provide interpretation services (5 meetings in UK 4 in France) over 3 years. This may include some Delivery partnership meetings if required and will be flexible to enable that potential change. All interpretation will require headsets for up to 20 clients and transport, charging and retrieval of headsets will remain the responsibility of the proposer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0203fda2-5765-46cb-80f0-2dc8c1707463
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2892c911-ab1e-4f51-877c-b7f51bedb1c1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2018 - 31 May 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OPTIVO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 9XP
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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