Award

Translation & Interpreting Services

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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Award

30 Oct 2024 at 10:25

Award Notice
Tender

05 Jul 2024 at 07:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council has successfully awarded the contract for Translation & Interpreting Services, aimed at improving communication with clients who are non-native English speakers. This procurement is categorised under the 'Translation services' industry, with additional classification in 'Interpretation services'. The contract covers various types of interpretation, including face-to-face, telephone, video/online, and written translations. The services will be delivered across the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process followed an open procedure, and the contract, valued at £888,000, will commence on 1st February 2025 and run until 31st January 2030. Key suppliers include Absolute Interpreting and Translations Ltd, D A Languages Ltd, and Supreme Linguistic Services.

This contract presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in linguistic services. SMEs particularly stand to benefit as the procurement encourages their participation. With a substantial budget, this tender allows providers to expand their service offerings and gain long-term engagement with a reputable governmental entity. Businesses with expertise in telephone, face-to-face, virtual, and written interpretations are well-suited to compete and deliver the required services, potentially enhancing their portfolio and market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Translation & Interpreting Services

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to procure providers to carry out translation services to effectively communicate with clients where English is not their first language. Multiple channels for Interpreting will be used in order to enable individuals who have limited spoken English to communicate with members of the council through the use of an interpreter; including telephone (mobile and land-line), face-to-face, virtual meetings and written translations. Awarded parties will provide a reliable pathway for service users and a system that reduces spend for the organisation and maximises opportunities. There are four Lots which are broken down as follows: * Lot 1 - Face to Face Interpretation * Lot 2 - Telephone Interpretation * Lot 3 - Written Translation * Lot 4 - Video/Online Interpreting Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 11.30pm on 11th August 2024. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid. The deadline for returns is 10.00am on Monday 12th August 2024. Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org Please search for TD2120 or DN725641. Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. Additional information: Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 11.30pm on 11th August 2024. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid. The deadline for returns is 10.00am on Monday 12th August 2024. Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org Please search for TD2120 or DN725641 Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-50ad67ac-1874-4ae1-a318-2d24946ca7ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1329888c-9d6f-452c-a720-f0b577ee0978
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£888,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£888,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2030 Over 5 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
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ABSOLUTE INTERPRETING AND TRANSLATIONS

D A LANGUAGES

SUPREME LINGUISTIC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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