Tender

Procurement of Welsh Translation Services

THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION

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Tender

05 Sep 2017 at 10:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Electoral Commission is initiating a tender for the procurement of Welsh Translation Services, which is classified under miscellaneous business and business-related services. The procurement process is currently active and is being conducted as an open procedure. The deadline for submitting completed forms is 12 September 2017, with the contract period commencing on 25 September 2017 and lasting until 24 September 2020. This opportunity is based in Wales, United Kingdom, and has a total value of £75,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in translation services, particularly those proficient in Welsh. Companies that possess a robust track record in delivering high-quality translation and proofreading services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, this procurement may enable growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate value for money, thereby enhancing their portfolio and reputation in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of Welsh Translation Services

Notice Description

The Electoral Commission is seeking a Welsh translation services provider with the capability to provide a full translation and proofreading service. The Electoral Commission produces guidance for candidates and agents, political parties, non-party campaigners, Electoral Registration Officers and Returning Officers, which includes various forms and other resources. The Commission also produce material for voters and the general public as well as briefings and releases to the media. In line with the Standards set by the Welsh Language Commissioner on the Electoral Commission, all of these resources and documents need to be made available bilingually for stakeholders in Wales. The successful supplier will have an excellent track record of providing Welsh translation services of a high standard and will be able to demonstrate good value for money. The contract will cover translating and proofreading of Microsoft Office documents on a regular basis, as well as proofing documents ready for publishing as and when needed. This will also include, from time to time, making amends to existing documents. Interested suppliers can download the tender documentation from- https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/information-for-suppliers/new-invitations-to-tender/_nocache Submit completed forms no later than 12 September 2017.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f096502f-985a-4cbd-85e7-883b6482f7bc
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Sep 2017 - 24 Sep 2020 3-4 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
THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

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