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C20190293 - Welsh Language Translation

OFCOM

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30 Jan 2020 at 09:21

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Summary of the contracting process

Ofcom, the UK communications regulator, has awarded a contract for the provision of Welsh language translation services, titled "C20190293 - Welsh Language Translation". This contract falls under the category of translation services and is based in Wales. The contract period is set to commence on 1st December 2019 and will run until 30th November 2024, with a total contract value of £350,000. The procurement process utilised was an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 19th November 2019. The tender period ended on 4th November 2019.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in translation services, particularly those that can meet stringent deadlines and provide accurate, timely translations between English and Welsh. Companies that offer cloud-based solutions for terminology management may find themselves particularly well-suited, as Ofcom expresses a preference for such capabilities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given their established presence in the translation industry and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C20190293 - Welsh Language Translation

Notice Description

Ofcom is the communications regulator in the UK. We regulate the TV and radio sectors, fixed line telecoms, mobiles, postal services, plus the airwaves over which wireless devices operate. We make sure that people in the UK get the best from their communications services and are protected from scams and sharp practices, while ensuring that competition can thrive. Ofcom operates under a number of Acts of Parliament, including in particular the Communications Act 2003. Ofcom must act within the powers and duties set for it by Parliament in legislation. Ofcom's principal duty under the Communications Act is to further the interests of citizens and of consumers, where appropriate by promoting competition. Meeting this duty is at the heart of everything we do. Accountable to Parliament, we set and enforce regulatory rules for the sectors for which we have responsibility. We also have powers to enforce competition law in those sectors, alongside the Competition and Markets Authority. Overview of Requirements The requirement is for delivery of a translation service from English to Welsh and less frequently, from Welsh to English. As a minimum, the service must deliver the following: - Accurate, timely and clear translation of a wide range of materials from English to Welsh and vice versa - Simultaneous translation as and when required - Undertake a number of projects at the same time during busy periods and the ability to work to very tight deadlines - Proof reading of documents - Ability to turn around within constrained timescales, e.g. one hour if the translation is urgent. - Quarterly contract management meetings at the Ofcom Wales Office It would be preferable were the service also able to: - maintain and develop a cloud-based dictionary of complex Ofcom terms which can be shared with Ofcom Wales staff to ensure consistency across translations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d89a87e-5de1-4b47-b77f-a0727304fadd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/922345df-20b6-40bb-8797-236e973ca663
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2019 - 30 Nov 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CYMEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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