Tender

TC003 - Interpretation Services

THE BOROUGH OF BOLTON

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Tender

03 Aug 2022 at 13:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Bolton is currently conducting a procurement process for "TC003 - Interpretation Services" within the translation services industry. This tender, classified under CPV codes for both translation and interpretation services, is being run as an open invitation to tender with an overall budget of £300,000. The tender period ends on 2nd September 2022, and the contract is set to commence on 15th December 2022, continuing through to 14th December 2024. All services are to be delivered within the United Kingdom, specifically in England.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their reach within the public sector. Businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, which allows for the appointment of two providers to the Framework Agreement. Engaging with this procurement process could enable companies to establish or strengthen relationships with the Borough of Bolton and enhance their portfolio in public service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TC003 - Interpretation Services

Notice Description

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is prepared to receive tenders for TC003 - Interpretation Services which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. This procurement exercise is being run as an Open Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the Authority will appoint 2 Providers onto the Framework Agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d33194b6-b2bb-4441-88bc-716bbc7fbe70
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Dec 2022 - 14 Dec 2024 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
THE BOROUGH OF BOLTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 1RU
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
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
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Further Information

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