Award

Welsh Translation Services (CF)

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Award

08 Mar 2018 at 08:08

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, initiated by The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), sought suppliers for Welsh Translation Services, classified under the translation services category (CPV: 79530000). The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method, with the tender period concluding on 25 September 2017. The contract, awarded to Cymen on 30 November 2017, is effective from 1 December 2017 and extends until 30 November 2022. The primary operational region for this contract is Wales, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in translation services, particularly those that can provide high-quality Welsh language capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts, especially those with a focus on bilingual communication and related linguistic services. Companies adept in both written translation and simultaneous interpretation could find themselves in an advantageous position to win similar tenders as demand grows for Welsh language services within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Welsh Translation Services (CF)

Notice Description

The BBC is looking for a supplier to provide Welsh translation services for letters, reports, documents, policies, recruitment notices and legal documents. The majority of this work will be written translation from English to Welsh and Welsh to English but there may also be an ad-hoc requirement for simultaneous translation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2bde2926-2363-44cc-8e95-384c30a25bd1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d56f7d0-4fc0-4f7e-b32d-46efc4017207
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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


CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2022 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
THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD/CARDIFF
Postcode
CF5 2YQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Llandaff
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CYMEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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