Tender

Translation and Interpretation Services

LUTON COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

19 Jul 2019 at 13:54

Tender Notice
Tender

17 Jul 2019 at 13:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council is seeking bids for "Translation and Interpretation Services" as part of an active tender process. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting translation and interpretation services with a value of £2 million and a minimum value of £1 million. The tender period ends on 13 September 2019, with a contract intended to start on 11 November 2019 and continuing until 10 November 2022. The services will be delivered in the East of England, primarily serving the needs of the local community through effective communication support across various services, including health and social care.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services, particularly those that can provide professional face-to-face interpreting, quality translations in multiple languages, and specialised services such as British Sign Language and Braille. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given the suitability for their involvement in the delivery of these essential community services. Companies with a background in social services or community engagement may find this opportunity particularly advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Translation and Interpretation Services

Notice Description

Luton Council (LC) and Luton Clinical Commissioning Group (LCCG) are committed to supporting the needs of the local community. This includes ensuring that people in Luton are able to access and understand information about the services LC and LCCG provide. LC and LCCG commission ITS in order for us to communicate information or deliver a service. Examples where this Service is available include - Domestic Violence, Housing, Children & Learning, Safeguarding, legislative matters and attendance at GP, Optometry and Dental appointments. Referrals may be made directly either by LCCG or LC as required and must meet the relevant booking criteria. The service is provided to ensure that the client is able to receive the services of LC and LCCG direct to them, when appropriate and as required in rare circumstances, 24 hours per day, and 365 days per year. LC and LCCG are seeking a Provider who can supply the following services: * Professional Face to Face Interpreters for all required languages and dialects most commonly found across Luton * Quality Translations - covering all languages and media sources used in Luton * Telephone Interpreting * British Sign Language (BSL) * Deaf Telephone * Braille * Touch Sign * Makaton Proficiency

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bf903d5-0321-4e25-af36-d5c99ec3aeae
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
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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Nov 2019 - 10 Nov 2022 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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Henrietta Jacobs
Contact Email
henrietta.jacobs@luton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1582548064

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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