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ESCC JC Translation and Interpreting Framework - AWARD

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the "ESCC JC Translation and Interpreting Framework," managed by East Sussex County Council (ESCC). This framework, classified under interpretation services, aims to provide community interpreting, translation, and bi-lingual advocacy services across East Sussex, West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, and Surrey. The framework, estimated to allow for a maximum spend of £15,000,000, spans from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2026. It recently completed its award stage on 23 November 2021, following a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure. The tender period concluded on 9 June 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in translation and interpreting services. Companies specialising in community engagements, language services, and advocacy are particularly well-suited to compete. The multi-supplier framework offers a platform for various suppliers to engage with multiple public sector bodies, potentially increasing their market reach and service delivery in a cooperative environment.

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Notice Title

ESCC JC Translation and Interpreting Framework - AWARD

Notice Description

East Sussex County Council ('ESCC') is acting as lead authority for a multi-supplier framework to provide community interpreting, translation and bi-lingual advocacy services, enabling public sector bodies to meet their commitment to delivering accessible services to the communities of East Sussex, West Sussex, Brighton and Hove and Surrey (the 'Framework'). The services will be split into 6 Lots and will be available to use by the authorities listed under Section VI.3 (Additional Information) of the Contract Notice and Schedule 6 of the Framework Agreement. Although maximum Framework spend has been estimated at ?15,000,000 there is no guaranteed spend as it will depend on the number of public sector bodies using it.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-238d5194-48c8-4a2b-86f7-9d7950932eeb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdd3cdb8-efcf-45c2-b7e7-560cc52b4a09
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

79540000 - Interpretation services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
James Cooper (ESCC)
Contact Email
james.cooper@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01273 337482

Buyer Location

Locality
EAST SUSSEX
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

ACTION DEAFNESS

D A LANGUAGES

INVOLVE VISUAL COLLABORATION

LANGUAGE LINE

MIGRANT HELP TRADING LIMITED (TRADING AS CLEAR VOICE INTERPRETIN

ROYAL ASSOCIATION FOR DEAF PEOPLE (RAD

SIGN SOLUTIONS (SLIA

SUPREME LINGUISTIC SERVICES

SUSSEX INTERPRETING SERVICES (SIS

THEBIGWORD INTERPRETING SERVICE

VANDU LANGUAGES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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