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Oxfordshire Interpretation Services (CPU1899)

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

04 Jun 2019 at 15:10

Award Notice
Tender

21 Nov 2018 at 16:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process titled "Oxfordshire Interpretation Services (CPU1899)" was conducted by Oxfordshire County Council, aimed at providing vital interpretation services to support individuals with language barriers. The procurement falls under the services industry category and is primarily based in the South East region of England. The tender has already been awarded, with a contract value of £425,000 that commenced on 1st August 2019 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2022. The initial procurement period ended on 21st December 2018, employing an open procedure to facilitate competitive bidding. The contract also allows for an extension until 30th April 2024, depending on performance and mutual agreement.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses keen on services related to language interpretation, especially those with innovative digital solutions to enhance service delivery. Suitable candidates may include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that can provide either face-to-face language interpreters or telephone interpreting services. Companies capable of forming partnerships or consortiums to meet the contract requirements will find significant avenues for business growth in this procurement, particularly those with a strong emphasis on accessibility and efficiency in delivering language support services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Oxfordshire Interpretation Services (CPU1899)

Notice Description

Tenders are invited from suitably qualified organisations to provide interpretation services to support people with language barriers, to access services and maximise their outcomes. All interpretation services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year and are requested / accessed by a professional on behalf of the service user. This service does not include Deaf/Deafblind interpreting which will be tendered separately. The services covered by this procurement have been sub-divided into two Lots: Lot 1 - Face to Face Language Interpreting. Lot 2 - Telephone interpreting. Tenderers can apply to deliver either Lot or both. Lots will be awarded to the tenderer/s presenting the best price-quality ratio. The authority is looking for organisations which can identify innovative digital solutions to better meet the needs of service users as well as identifying opportunities for improved efficiency. The contract can be delivered by single organisations or consortium/partnerships, and the successful provider will need to maintain strong working relationships and work with other organisations to deliver an effective, timely service. Contract term: 3 years plus the option to extend up to a further 2 years. Estimated start date: 1st May 2019. Further details are included within the procurement documents accessed via https://sebp.due-north.com/ Additional information: The contract may be extended for any period up to 30.04.2024. Tenderers can apply to deliver either Lot or both. Lots will be awarded to the tenderer/s presenting the bestprice-quality ratio. Tenders submitted for both Lots can be discounted. All other details as stated in the procurement documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-34599f5e-6c52-444a-bc40-7b939065487f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf76c10a-20da-4509-90c1-87a2b9f5d67f
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
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

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£425,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2022 3-4 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
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

D A LANGUAGES

LANGUAGE LINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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