Tender

Interpretation and Translation Services

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Feb 2025 at 18:26

Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Interpretation and Translation Services. This procurement falls under the industry category of Interpretation and Translation services with a CPV code of 79540000 and 79530000. The contract period is set from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with an optional extension of up to 12 months. The tender process is currently in the 'tender' stage, with all bids required to be submitted electronically by 10:00 AM on 12th March 2025 via the council's online procurement portal, The Chest. The procurement method being used is the open procedure, which is above the threshold, ensuring a transparent and competitive process.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs, given the procurement's open nature and the substantial potential contract value of up to £400,000 excluding VAT. Businesses specializing in interpretation and translation services, and those able to provide flexible and high-quality service delivery to meet public sector needs, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract will allow businesses to expand their portfolios, gain significant public sector experience, and enhance their credibility in the market.

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Notice Title

Interpretation and Translation Services

Notice Description

The council is procuring a contract for the provision of Interpretation and Translation Service for a term of up to 2 years. Refer to the service specification (Schedule 2 of the Invitation to Tender) for further details. The council proposes to enter into the Contract for an initial term of one year with the successful Tenderer (Service Provider). The initial term is 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. There is 1 optional extension available of up to 12 months. Use of this optional extension is at the absolute discretion of the council. If the optional extension is used, the Contract will end on 31st March 2027. The estimated total value of the Contract Agreement for the 1 year initial term is PS200,000 excluding VAT. The maximum value of the contract including the optional extension of 1 year (if used) is PS400,000 excluding VAT. Details of expenditure and extension periods are indicative only. Any extension periods will be confirmed with the contract provider. For further details, and to access the tender documents, including the service specification, please use the council's online procurement portal The Chest - https://www.the-chest.org.uk Registration on The Chest is free of charge. All bids must be received electronically via The Chest by the closing date stated in the Invitation to Tender (ITT). Any clarifications you have about the tender must be sent via messaging on the chest by the closing date stated in the ITT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e970a6c-ebbe-460f-a00e-826213a58e2c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af0eef29-ca6e-4233-96ca-3bfc8bd49655
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 (above 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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

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