Tender

Northamptonshire Children's Trust Language Support Services

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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28 Jul 2021 at 16:19

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28 Jul 2021 at 16:03

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19 Jul 2021 at 15:21

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01 Jul 2021 at 17:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Northamptonshire Children's Trust is inviting tender responses for the provision of Language Support Services as part of a Framework Agreement established by the North Northamptonshire Council. This procurement falls within the services category, specifically targeting translation and interpretation services, and is based in Northamptonshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender period ends on 11 August 2021, while the contract is set to commence on 1 October 2021 and will last for four years, concluding on 30 September 2025. The total estimated value of the contract is £1,200,000, with an annual budget of approximately £300,000 (exclusive of VAT). The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This opportunity allows businesses specialising in language and communication services to expand their reach and client base, particularly those offering telephone, video, and face-to-face interpretation, as well as translation services for clients who communicate in languages other than English. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the framework supports a diverse range of providers to meet the needs of children, young people, and their families requiring language assistance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Northamptonshire Children's Trust Language Support Services

Notice Description

Northamptonshire Children's Trust wishes to invite Tender Responses for the supply of Language Support Services. The objectives of this Framework Agreement is to have a range of Providers that are able to provide high quality Language Support Services to the Trust's clients - both the children and young people the Trust is supporting and their wider family network who may also require the service. The service specification describes a requirement to establish a framework agreement with several Service Providers to supply Language Support Services to clients who speak, communicate or read languages other than English, or who need to communicate in English in non-standard ways e.g. via audio media, either individually or in groups. The Children's Trust is setting up a Framework Agreement for 4 years for the provision of Language Support Services. The Services sought under this framework agreement will be split into the following four lots: Lot 1A - Telephone Interpretation Services Lot 1B - Video Remote Interpretation Services Lot 2 - Face to Face Interpretation Services Lot 3 - Translation Services (including hard copy and electronic translation services) Lot 4 - Sensory Impairment Interpretation and Translation The Contract has an estimated annual budget of PS300,000 (exclusive of VAT) for the delivery of the requirement as set out in the Specification. Additional information: Please visit the North Northamptonshire Council e-Procurement Portal to register your interest in this opportunity and to access the documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37ca769f-9e2a-44ae-8388-63cc9515284f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22041f60-3759-4641-a266-7a9268144444
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2021 - 30 Sep 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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