Tender

Interpreting and Translation services

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently soliciting tenders for the provision of interpreting and translation services through an open procurement process. This tender, identified as 'SMBC 20018', relates to a range of services including face-to-face, telephone, and video interpretation across various locations within the Borough of Sandwell, and potentially beyond. The contract will commence on 12th April 2021 and run for four years until 31st March 2025, with an estimated annual value of £100,000. The application deadline for this tender is 12th February 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in interpreting and translation services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality assistance in diverse service fields including housing, education, and welfare rights. Companies offering innovative solutions for multi-faceted communication needs, especially those that can accommodate flexible delivery options beyond standard office hours, would be well-suited to compete. The Council aims to select up to five providers, thereby allowing multiple businesses to participate and potentially benefit from this lucrative contract.

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Notice Title

Interpreting and Translation services

Notice Description

The Council and Sandwell Childrens Trust have a requirement for the provision of Interpretation Services to support a range of Client Services (including Adults & Childrens Services, Housing, School Admissions, Taxi Licensing and Welfare Rights) at various locations throughout the Borough of Sandwell and on occasions outside of the Council boundaries.This service will need to be delivered through face to face, telephone and video methods (via MS Teams) during normal and outside of office hours, weekends and if and when required on Bank Holidays. There is also a requirement for Translation of the written word in the form of a letter, pamphlet or other publications.The contract will commence on 12th April 2021 and will be for a period of 4 years until 31st March 2025.The estimated annual value excluding VAT for the of the contract is PS100,000. This value is based on historical spend data and is intended to be used as a guide only and is not a guarantee of the level of business that will be generated from the contract.The Council will be looking to select up to five tenderers to be appointed as the contracted providers of the four lots specified in this document Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41df3afb-7901-4148-a2a7-9da035384b4f
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
Not specified
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 9EX
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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