Tender

Language and Interpretation and Translation Service

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Dec 2024 at 16:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking to procure a Language Interpretation and Translation Service to facilitate communication between Council officers and individuals whose language of choice is not English. The contract's title is "Language and Interpretation and Translation Service," falling under the health and social work services industry category. The procurement is at the tender stage, with key dates including publication on 18th December 2024 and a tender period ending on 24th January 2025. The contract period extends from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, covering services throughout England, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, with an estimated value of GBP 400,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in language services, particularly those with expertise in interpretation and translation. Companies skilled in facilitating communication for non-English speakers, helping public sector bodies meet their equality duties, and those capable of managing contracts on a regional scale would find this procurement attractive. While suitability criteria indicate that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are not specifically targeted, businesses capable of delivering high-quality language services will find this tender a considerable avenue for growth. The successful bidder will work closely with the Council to ensure all public service communications are accessible, fostering inclusivity and equality.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Language and Interpretation and Translation Service

Notice Description

Westmorland and Furness Council (hereafter referred to as the Council) is committed to ensuring members of the public can access its services. The Council requires a Language Interpretation and Translation Service to be made available for all Council officers in their support of individuals whose language of choice is not English. This service specification is a key schedule of the contract between Provider and Council, setting out the key responsibilities and expectations of the Provider in delivering a Language Interpretation and Translation Service (the Service) on the Council's behalf The Service supports individuals who require a language interpreter or translator to communicate with Council officers and partner agencies. The Service supports the Council meet its public sector equality duty by removing or minimising disadvantages faced by people whose language of choice is not English.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a782e8d-70e3-4784-a18b-c5491dcc6fa4
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lisa Measures
Contact Email
lisa.measures@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1228226456

Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
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
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Further Information

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