Tender

Welsh Language Translation

OFCOM

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Tender

27 Sep 2024 at 15:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

OFCOM is seeking to establish a "call-off" contract for comprehensive Welsh Language Translation services. This tender falls under the industry category of Translation Services (CPV code 79530000) and is located in Wales, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage with the procurement method being an open procedure (above threshold). The contract is anticipated to commence on 2 December 2024 and end on 1 December 2029, with key deadlines including the tender submission end date on 29 October 2024. The contract's estimated value ranges from GBP 198,000 to GBP 209,000.

This tender offers promising opportunities for businesses experienced in translation services, especially those with capabilities in providing accurate, reliable, and timely translations from English to Welsh and vice versa. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to apply, making it particularly conducive for smaller enterprises aiming to expand their service portfolio. The contract's requirements include the ability to handle simultaneous translations, proofread high-profile documents, and manage several projects under tight deadlines. Businesses specialising in managing complex translations and high-volume workloads would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Welsh Language Translation

Notice Description

Ofcom requires the establishment of a "call-off" Contract for the delivery of an accurate, reliable translation service from English to Welsh and less frequently, from Welsh to English. As a minimum, the service must deliver the following: - Accurate, timely and clear translation of a wide range of materials from English to Welsh and vice versa - Simultaneous translation as and when required. - Undertake several projects at the same time during busy periods and the ability to work to extremely tight deadlines. - Proof reading of large, complex, and high-profile documents, such as the Annual Report - Ability to turn around within constrained timescales, e.g., one hour if the translation is urgent. It would be preferable were the service also able to: - maintain and develop a dictionary of complex Ofcom terms which can be shared, in a suitable format with Ofcom Wales staff to ensure consistency across translations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cedbedfe-0e4c-48c0-b539-2e4e1014999b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£209,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2029 Over 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
OFCOM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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