Tender

17 042 - Translation & Interpretation Services

CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Oct 2017 at 09:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire East Borough Council is seeking a single provider for Translation & Interpretation Services through an open tender process. This initiative is part of a Framework Agreement set to commence on 1st March 2018 and conclude on 29th February 2020. The total contract value is £1,400,000, with a minimum value of £880,000. The procurement period runs until 4th December 2017. This opportunity is classified under the CPV code 79540000, which pertains to interpretation services, and the services will be delivered within the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in language services, particularly those focused on translation, interpretation, and transcription. Local and regional companies looking to enhance their market presence could benefit, as the council aims to partner with providers who can support its social value objectives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the council is dedicated to working with local partners to ensure economic prosperity for Cheshire East residents.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

17 042 - Translation & Interpretation Services

Notice Description

Cheshire East Council intends to create a Framework Agreement and appoint a single Provider to deliver a fullymanaged translation, Interpretation and Transcription Service. This Framework Agreement will be open for use by all services within the Cheshire East Borough Council,The Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, East Cheshire NHS Trust and all Cheshire East Borough Council's subsidiary and associated companies, including, but not limited to: Tatton Park Enterprises Ltd; EastCheshire Engine of the North; Ansa Environmental Services Ltd; Orbitas, Bereavement Services Ltd; andEverybody Sports & Recreational Trust Ltd (Trading as Everybody Ltd) and any other wholly or partly ownedcompanies created by Cheshire East Borough Council after publication of the Contract Notice. Cheshire East Council are looking to setup a Framework Agreement for a single provider of Translation andInterpretation services. These services include the written translation of documents and information, telephoneinterpretation as well as verbal and non verbal language interpretation. The Council will also seek a secondalternative provider to use as a back up in the event that the main provider cannot fulfil a specific requirement. The Council wants to work with local and regional partners to support Cheshire East residents with languageservices, to ensure access to economic prosperity for all. The Service shall actively champion the Council'saspirations to deliver upon its Social Value considerations and obligations which are to be supported through theservice delivery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3998442d-d0f9-4150-8434-9645e6dbd3cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a44a8580-0319-428d-a594-5b490bda966e
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 29 Feb 2020 2-3 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
CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Further Information

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