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UK_409 - Welsh Translation Services - AWARD

BRITISH COUNCIL

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07 Mar 2025 at 16:23

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has successfully awarded a contract for Welsh Translation Services to Owain Rogers as part of their commitment to the Welsh Language Act. Based in Cardiff, the British Council Wales Team mandates bilingual communication for public services, and this contract, valued at £11,500, ensures language compliance. The contract period spans from 8th January 2025 to 10th January 2028. This procurement process followed an open procedure and falls under the industry category of translation services, specifically CPV code 79530000. Key dates to note include the contract award date on 7th March 2025, and the tender period which ended on 6th December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in translation and writing agency services to engage with a reputable organization like the British Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this space owing to the specified suitability criteria. By securing a contract of this nature, businesses can not only contribute to the promotion and preservation of the Welsh language but also expand their market presence within the public sector, fostering growth and stability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK_409 - Welsh Translation Services - AWARD

Notice Description

The British Council Wales Team based in Cardiff requires a dedicated Welsh language translator to ensure compliance with the Welsh Language Act, which mandates the availability of bilingual communication for public services. This requirement is a crucial component of our commitment to supporting and promoting the Welsh language and culture. The purpose and scope of this RFP and supporting documents is to explain in further detail the requirements of the British Council and the process for submitting a proposal in response to this RFP ("Proposal").

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-085daa9c-6062-4b08-bc1b-06f67b55f0f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eddecd2a-28cd-4668-88e3-7481eb776fd8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

92312211 - Writing agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2025 - 10 Jan 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OWAIN ROGERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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