Tender

Translation Services

CHERWELL DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Dec 2024 at 10:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cherwell District Council has initiated an open procedure tender for a two-year contract titled "Translation Services". This contract encompasses telephone interpreting, document translation, face-to-face interpreting, video conference calls, and communication through British Sign Language. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions on 20th January 2025. The contract period is set to begin on 3rd February 2025 and end on 3rd February 2027. The procurement falls under the services category with the CPV code 79530000, covering multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are highly encouraged to apply, given their suitability noted in the tender requirements. The open procurement method provides a competitive avenue for businesses to showcase their expertise and expand their client base by partnering with Cherwell District Council. This contract can lead to increased revenue streams and further business growth for those proficient in multilingual communication and interpretation services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Translation Services

Notice Description

Request for Proposal of a two year contract for Translation Services for Cherwell District Council Cherwell require a fully costed price proposal for the following services- 1. Telephone Interpreting 2. Translation of documents 3. Face to face interpreting 4. Video conference calls. 5. Communication through British Sign Language

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85197961-1bd9-448d-b5d2-c17dcecbe560
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
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 3 Feb 2027 2-3 years
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
CHERWELL DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BANBURY
Postcode
OX15 4AA
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cherwell
Electoral Ward
Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote
Westminster Constituency
Banbury

Further Information

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