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Award of 1617-0854 The Provision of Interpreting and Translation Services

ISLINGTON COUNCIL

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28 Feb 2018 at 10:38

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Islington Council has awarded a contract titled "1617-0854 The Provision of Interpreting and Translation Services", valued at £400,000. This procurement falls under the category of translation services and is located in London, UK. The contract was awarded following a selective procurement method, sourced via a call-off from the CCS framework RM1092 Lot 1, and the contract period runs from 31st March 2018 to 28th February 2021. The award notice was published on 28th February 2018, indicating the completion of this procurement stage.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in language services, particularly those providing face-to-face interpreting, telephone interpreting, and written translation services across various community languages. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender, which aims to enhance communication within Islington's diverse community. The scope of work makes it ideal for businesses with expertise in technical and legal document translations, thereby enabling them to engage with local authorities and expand their client base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of 1617-0854 The Provision of Interpreting and Translation Services

Notice Description

The contract has been awarded via call-off from CCS framework RM1092 Lot 1 - Language Services. The contract includes: 1. Face-to-face interpreting service for all community languages spoken in Islington (in a range of situations including one to ones and at larger meetings). 2. Telephone and conference interpreting for the same where it is deemed by the council that face-to-face interpreting is not feasible or desirable. 3. Written translation for all community languages for any written document, including technical and legal documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c666642-9a31-43bc-ac01-0e869d23f1d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03bad53-c655-460e-a2c6-7c8b3e3d5a09
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLINGTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 1XR
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Laycock
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THEBIGWORD GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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