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Interpreting and Translation services - AWARD

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 Jun 2021 at 12:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council's award of a contract for Interpretation and Translation services. This contract, valued at £400,000, aims to support various client services, including housing and welfare rights, across multiple locations in the Borough of Sandwell, West Midlands. The contract commenced on 12th April 2021 and is scheduled to run for four years, concluding on 31st March 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender process having ended on 12th February 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in interpretation and translation services, particularly those capable of delivering services in-person, via telephone, and through video conferencing platforms such as MS Teams. Companies that have experience working with local authorities and are equipped to manage multiple service provisions during various hours would be well-suited to compete. With the potential for ongoing work through this framework, firms in the industry should consider participating to leverage growth and expand their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Interpreting and Translation services - AWARD

Notice Description

The Council and Sandwell Childrens Trust have a requirement for the provision of Interpretation Services to support a range of Client Services (including Adults & Childrens Services, Housing, School Admissions, Taxi Licensing and Welfare Rights) at various locations throughout the Borough of Sandwell and on occasions outside of the Council boundaries.This service will need to be delivered through face to face, telephone and video methods (via MS Teams) during normal and outside of office hours, weekends and if and when required on Bank Holidays. There is also a requirement for Translation of the written word in the form of a letter, pamphlet or other publications.The contract will commence on 12th April 2021 and will be for a period of 4 years until 31st March 2025.The estimated annual value excluding VAT for the of the contract is PS100,000. This value is based on historical spend data and is intended to be used as a guide only and is not a guarantee of the level of business that will be generated from the contract.The Council will be looking to select up to five tenderers to be appointed as the contracted providers of the four lots specified in this document

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-366b60a7-dce5-4e4d-9fbf-68b0a81e147a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c27fa020-19c8-46bb-a07c-d061709345dc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
11 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Michelle Hackwood
Contact Email
michelle_hackwood@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 2873

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 9EX
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

ABSOLUTE INTERPRETING AND TRANSLATIONS

FIVE STAR LANGUAGES

GLOBAL TRANSLATION SERVICES

SUPREME LINGUISTIC SERVICES T/A PREMIUM LINGUISTIC SERVICES

WORD360

Further Information

Notice Documents

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