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CBC-1256-T-SR Fully Managed Interpretation and Translation Service - AWARD

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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15 Mar 2022 at 08:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "CBC-1256-T-SR Fully Managed Interpretation and Translation Service" is overseen by Central Bedfordshire Council, located in Bedfordshire, United Kingdom. The contract, awarded on 11th March 2022, involves the provision of comprehensive interpretation and translation services and is categorised under both Translation and Interpretation services. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2022 and concluding on 31st March 2024. The tender for this contract has completed its stages and was finalised on 30th September 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in language services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer interpretation and translation solutions. With a focus on face-to-face, telephone, and video interpretation for diverse language needs, firms with expertise in providing accessible communication services would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. Such contracts not only allow companies to expand their service offerings but also support local community needs effectively.

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Notice Title

CBC-1256-T-SR Fully Managed Interpretation and Translation Service - AWARD

Notice Description

The Council has appointed a contractor to provide a fully managed Interpretation and Translation Service to facilitate the needs of our residents and Council employees. The service will include Face-to-face, Telephone and Video Interpretation for both speaking and non-speaking languages, as well as Translation and Transcription services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43af654a-0c6b-4c41-893d-4530896df4e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39d174cc-3672-43f4-80e6-865fd7b46b6f
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£166,423 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sam Rayner
Contact Email
sam.rayner@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0300 300 5595

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D A LANGUAGES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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