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Interpretation and Translation Provision

WAKEFIELD COUNCIL CUSTOMER SERVICE

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22 Dec 2016 at 09:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Interpretation and Translation Provision" is managed by Wakefield Council Customer Service, aiming to establish a framework for interpreting and translation services across three distinct lots: community language interpreting, British Sign Language interpreting, and telephone interpreting services. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the contract period commences on 1 January 2017, lasting for two years with potential extensions. The tender was concluded on 20 December 2016, with an award value of £225,000, and the services will primarily be required in the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in translation and interpreting services. Businesses that offer community language interpreting, British Sign Language services, or telephone interpretation are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, enabling them to secure substantial orders over the framework's lifespan while expanding their market reach within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interpretation and Translation Provision

Notice Description

Establishment of a framework to provide a managed service approach for the provision of interpreting and translation services with 3 Lots: Lot 1: Community language interpreting and translation services. Lot 2: British Sign Language interpreting services. Lot 3: Telephone Interpreting Service. The framework will commence on 1.1.2017. The framework will be put into place for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 1-year periods. The concluded framework agreement will be open for use by South West Yorkshire Partnership Foundation Trust (SWYPFT) who may wish to procure Services via the Framework Agreement and will be required to comply with the requirements of the Framework Agreement (subject to an access arrangement between Wakefield Council and (SWYPFT) should they wish to enter into a Contract with the Contractor).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-34be9283-08a4-451b-99e8-26991e8f19bc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3c81bb6-456d-48b9-af00-9fab37035bf6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20169 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2017 - 1 Jan 2019 2-3 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
WAKEFIELD COUNCIL CUSTOMER SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 2EB
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

AA GLOBAL LANGUAGE SERVICES

LANGUAGE EMPIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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