Tender

WP3561 - Interpreting, Translation, Transcription and Easy Read

WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING

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Summary of the contracting process

Walsall Council is seeking a supplier for a contract titled "WP3561 - Interpreting, Translation, Transcription and Easy Read," focusing on the provision of interpreting and translation services across the borough and beyond. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically within the realm of translation (CPV code 79530000) and interpretation services (CPV code 79540000). The tender period concludes on 20 December 2019, with a minimum contract value of £600,000 and a total value of £700,000. The contract is to commence on 1 April 2020 and continue until 31 March 2023. This is an open procurement process, inviting a range of service providers to participate.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in language services such as interpreting, transcription, and translation. Companies offering British Sign Language services, remote interpreting, and accessible communication solutions will find this tender particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to express their interest, facilitating potential growth through public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

WP3561 - Interpreting, Translation, Transcription and Easy Read

Notice Description

The Council wishes procure the provision of Interpreting, Translation, Transcription and Easy Read services across the borough and out of Borough where required. This provision will include the following: Spoken Languages: Face to face interpreting in spoken community languages; Telephone and Video interpreting in spoken community languages and Translation Communication Professionals working with Deaf and Deafblind People (CP): British Sign Language / English face to face interpreting; British Sign Language / English remote interpreting; Deafblind interpretation; Lipspeaking; Notetaking (electronic and manual); Sign language translator; Sign Supported English and Speech to text reporting Transcription: Braille; Moon and Audio Easy Read The Council is looking to appoint one supplier for this Contract. Additional information: Please note that Walsall Council have a new Contract opportunity. For further details of the requirement, please see the following link to the Councils' e-Procurement web portal; https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil You will be required to register your organisation (if already not done so) and express your interest in the relevant project/opportunity. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-464dff08-f705-4d35-b504-e5650a84d128
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/156b0ccd-c849-4fd1-94ca-a8bd974c6869
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

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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