Award

LPS CORP - Interpretation and Translation Services - RFQ 15277607

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jul 2021 at 08:22

Tender

08 Feb 2021 at 11:58

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has recently awarded a contract for Interpretation and Translation Services, titled "LPS CORP - Interpretation and Translation Services - RFQ 15277607". This procurement falls under the services sector, specifically within the language services industry, and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £920,000, was tendered via an open procedure that allows for broad participation. The contract period commenced on 1st June 2021 and will run until 31st May 2025. Notably, the tender period ended on 11th March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in translation and interpretative services. Companies engaged in spoken and non-spoken language services, including British Sign Language, would find suitable opportunities here. The contract addresses specific needs within social services, thus appealing to businesses capable of providing high-quality linguistic support in various contexts, such as interviews and consultations.

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Notice Title

LPS CORP - Interpretation and Translation Services - RFQ 15277607

Notice Description

The Authority is looking to procure a Contract to provide language services including spoken and non-spoken Interpretation and Translation services to the Authority. The contract will be tendered in two (2) Lots: (i) Lot 1 - Face to Face interpreting for Social Service requirements, interviews, meetings, consultation, for spoken languages, telephone interpretation and document translation services (ii) Lot 2 - Face to Face interpreting for Social Service requirements, interviews, meetings, consultation, for non-spoken including British Sign language, lip speaking and Palantypist

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5174b912-1df3-4ba5-a281-650bd729c546
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c91d66af-326d-4579-8348-a886469dc753
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£920,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£920,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2021 - 31 May 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

COSIGN PARTNERS IN COMMUNICATION

DA LANGUAGES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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