Tender

Interpreting and Translation Services

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Jan 2020 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle City Council is actively seeking providers for Interpreting and Translation Services through an open procurement process. This tender, classified under the services category (CPV code: 79530000), is aimed at fulfilling the linguistic needs of local residents and Council employees. The tender period will close on 19th February 2020, with contract services scheduled to commence on 1st June 2020, lasting until 31st May 2022. Interested parties can access tender documents via the NEPO website for further details.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the language services sector, particularly those specialising in interpreting and translation. Businesses that can offer high-quality, cost-effective services tailored to the public sector will find this an ideal procurement match. Competitors should also be ready to meet the specific needs of local government operations, fostering community engagement and support.

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Notice Title

Interpreting and Translation Services

Notice Description

The provision of a high quality, cost effective and efficient Interpreting and Translation Service is required to be delivered on behalf of Newcastle City Council, Your Homes Newcastle and Leazes Homes to facilitate the needs of local residents and Council employees. Additional information: Tender documents are available for free unrestricted access at www.nepo.org/suppliers. Submissions and clarifications will not be accepted via e-mail.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd2007bc-a13d-4c9c-b892-a11633d33e6d
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
SME
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2020 - 31 May 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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