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Translation and Interpretation Services

Ashford Borough Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 May 2025 at 14:43

Award Notice
Tender

04 Dec 2024 at 10:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process titled "Translation and Interpretation Services" with the contract awarded to Medway Council. This project, classified under the industries of translation and interpretation services (CPV codes: 79530000 and 79540000), primarily addresses the needs of the Housing Service in Ashford, England, for non-English speaking clients. The procurement was conducted as an open procedure above the threshold, with a total contract value estimated at £460,000. Key dates included the tender period ending on 17th January 2025 and the contract commencement on 7th May 2025, lasting until May 2030. The award was finalised and published on 9th May 2025, marking the completion of this procurement stage.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the translation and interpretation sector to engage with local governments, showcasing their capability to provide essential services to diverse communities. It is particularly attractive for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the noted suitability preferences. Companies within the designated CPV categories that can offer reliable service delivery, possibly in collaboration with public sector entities like Ashford Borough Council, stand to gain considerably from participation in such procurement processes, potentially facilitating strategic growth through long-term public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Translation and Interpretation Services

Notice Description

INTERPRETATION/24/2 Ashford Borough Council is looking to procure a supplier to provide Interpretation and Translation Services as required by the Housing Service for clients who English is not their first language. This may be working with individuals, families or larger groups and maybe working directly with members of the Housing Service (or other Services within the council) or partner agencies as required. Procurement documentation can b downloaded from the Kent Business Portal https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-30e79b5c-1e53-4e13-a467-61278109c802
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c512a325-276b-413a-97e4-7addeae9b37a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£460,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£136,495 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
7 May 2025 - 7 May 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ashford Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1PL
Postcode Area
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Medway Council

Further Information

Notice Documents

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