Tender

Interpretation and Translation Services

TELFORD AND WREKIN COUNCIL

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02 Jan 2024 at 11:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Telford and Wrekin Council has initiated a tender for Interpretation and Translation Services in services category. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold. The tender period ends on 2nd February 2024. The contract period will start from 1st April 2024 and end on 31st March 2029. Businesses interested should note that the initial contract term is 2 years with options for two extensions, subject to Council's discretion.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in interpretation and translation services to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to participate in this tender. Companies aiming for long-term contracts and capable of meeting the Council's requirements for potential extensions should consider bidding for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interpretation and Translation Services

Notice Description

Interpretation and Translation Services Lot 1: Interpretation Services (including Face-to-Face, Telephone and Video) Lot 2: Translation Services (including Transcription and Additional Services) Bidders do not have to bid for both Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated separately and the successful Bidder could win either one or both Lots. Additional information: Please register on the Council's e-tendering portal: In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/telford/ The initial contract term will be 2 years until 31 March 2026 with 2 options to extend: 1 x 24 months (until 31 March 2028) and 1 x 12 months (until 31 March 2029) to be exercised at the discretion of the Council. Any extension(s) will be agreed between the Parties and the Council will seek the Supplier to demonstrate improvements and/or price reductions before considering an extension. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4ead724-d791-43ac-a226-5bfdbec88c54
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TELFORD AND WREKIN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TELFORD
Postcode
TF3 4JA
Post Town
Telford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Westminster Constituency
Telford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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