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08 Apr 2021 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is soliciting services for Telephone Interpreters, Face to Face Interpreters, and Written Translation Services under the NEPO512 contract. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage with the contract period starting from April 1, 2021, to August 31, 2023. The total value of the contract is £54,000, although no guarantees on order volume or value are provided. The services are required on an as-needed basis within the North East region of the United Kingdom. This tender follows a selective procurement method and is part of the services industry.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in translation and interpretation services. Firms offering linguistic expertise, including those with experience in telephone and face-to-face services, would be well-positioned to compete. Companies that can provide responsive, high-quality services are likely to find substantial potential for growth through this contract, particularly given the flexible nature of the service requirements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Telephone Interpreters, Face to Face Interpreters and Written Translation Services

Notice Description

Call Off from NEPO512 Contract Title Translation & Interpreting Services Additional information: Call Offs from these companies are via the NEPO512 contract and will be on as and when required basis only. No volume/value of order is guaranteed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-271eacc7-1f15-4ac2-a62d-eb4251709ac1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eec092d3-a464-47d5-a3f7-c13e9504f0b4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
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

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2021 - 31 Aug 2023 2-3 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
Durham County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Postcode Area
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate & Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

ONCALL Interpreters Ltd

Supreme Linguistic Services T/A Premium Linguistic Services

Language Empire

ITL North East

D A Languages Limited

Global Translation Services Ltd

Everyday Language Solutions

SMARTWORD (GLOBAL) LTD

Absolute Interpreting and Translations Ltd

Direct Access Consultancy Limited

Eldon Bureau

Further Information

Notice Documents

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