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WP3561 - Interpreting, Translation, Transcription and Easy Read - AWARD

WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING

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07 Aug 2020 at 10:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The Walsall Council e-Tendering is seeking a supplier for the contract titled "WP3561 - Interpreting, Translation, Transcription and Easy Read - AWARD," primarily focused on providing translation and interpretation services within the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement is at the Award stage, having been published on 7th August 2020, following a successful tender process that concluded on 20th December 2019. The contract commenced on 1st April 2020 and has a total value of £700,000, with a minimum value of £600,000. The contract is expected to run until 31st March 2023 and was awarded to Word360 Language Services.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in interpreting, translation, transcription, and related services. Businesses that can provide face-to-face and remote interpreting in spoken languages, as well as services for Deaf and Deafblind individuals, will find this contract particularly accessible. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations may be well-suited to compete for this contract due to its inclusive procurement approach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WP3561 - Interpreting, Translation, Transcription and Easy Read - AWARD

Notice Description

The Council wishes procure the provision of Interpreting, Translation, Transcription and Easy Read services across the borough and out of Borough where required. This provision will include the following: Spoken Languages: Face to face interpreting in spoken community languages; Telephone and Video interpreting in spoken community languages and Translation Communication Professionals working with Deaf and Deafblind People (CP): British Sign Language / English face to face interpreting; British Sign Language / English remote interpreting; Deafblind interpretation; Lipspeaking; Notetaking (electronic and manual); Sign language translator; Sign Supported English and Speech to text reporting Transcription: Braille; Moon and Audio Easy Read The Council is looking to appoint one supplier for this Contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-534c8bb9-d95e-42e5-8145-41b4d3fd123e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd4a9499-d4fe-4592-8385-cff55cfbc717
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 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
WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING
Contact Name
Susan Wilson
Contact Email
susan.wilson@walsall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01922 650595

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORD360 LANGUAGE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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