Award

Interpreting & Translation - Language Service

BRENT COUNCIL

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Award

12 Jan 2022 at 15:05

Award

12 Jan 2022 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Brent has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Interpreting & Translation - Language Service", valued at £975,000. The contract, which encompasses various language services including written translation, transcription, and interpreting, is awarded following a mini-competition under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework agreement for language services. The initial contract term is for three years, commencing on 1st November 2021 and extending until 31st October 2024, with an option for a 12-month extension. The procurement method employed was a tender process that is currently in the award phase.

This contract presents significant opportunities for language service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in translation and interpreting services. Businesses well-suited to compete for this contract include those offering telephone and video interpreting, as well as face-to-face services. The diverse scope of the language services required indicates a demand for companies with expertise in various modes of communication, providing a platform for growth in a competitive market.

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Notice Title

Interpreting & Translation - Language Service

Notice Description

The London Borough of Brent sought to procure the provision of Language Services including Written Translation, Transcription and Ancillary Services, Telephone Interpreting and Video Language Services, Non-spoken Face to Face and Video Language Services and Face to Face Interpreting Services. The Council conducted a procurement process via a mini-competition from the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework agreement ID RM6141 - Language services Lot 5g - Regional Managed Service, London in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations for the purpose of procuring the Services described in the Specification. The initial contract term is for three years with the option to extend for up to 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd34c7f2-70c5-4a9a-9c0a-649044a2db6e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

79540000 - Interpretation services

79550000 - Typing, word-processing and desktop publishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£975,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£975,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
23 Nov 2021 - 22 Nov 2024 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
BRENT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEMBLEY
Postcode
HA9 0FJ
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI72 Brent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brent
Electoral Ward
Wembley Park
Westminster Constituency
Brent West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D A LANGUAGES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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