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GMC1780 Welsh Language Translation Services

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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13 Sep 2023 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has recently completed a procurement process for Welsh Language Translation Services. The procurement stage was an open procedure with a tender period ending on 25th July 2023. The contract period is set to start on 12th September 2023 and end on 11th September 2025. The contract value is £50,000 GBP. The GMC, based in Manchester, England, sought one provider for translation services compliant with Welsh Language Standards. The procurement presents opportunities for businesses in interpretation services to provide translation services for written, first-hand, telephone, video, and face-to-face communications in Welsh.

This tender by the GMC can benefit businesses in the interpretation services sector, especially those capable of providing translation services in Welsh. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this opportunity. Businesses interested in expanding their service provision to meet Welsh Language Standards regulations should consider competing for this contract. With the contract awarded to Cymen, businesses with expertise in interpretation services, particularly those offering services in Welsh, may find this procurement process aligns well with their growth strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMC1780 Welsh Language Translation Services

Notice Description

The General Medical Council (GMC)/Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) is required to provide translation of written, first-hand, telephone, video and face-to-face language communication to the medium of Welsh in order to comply with Welsh Language Standards (No.8) Regulations (the Standards). Through this procurement process the GMC/MPTS are looking for one provider for the provision of translation services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-54807991-0ec0-4e65-b442-8f65da62bdf9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6091bb3-0036-4edd-b9d5-191ec74690cd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2023 - 11 Sep 2025 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
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
Contact Name
Angela Barnes
Contact Email
gmctenders@gmc-uk.org
Contact Phone
+44 1619236340

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M3 3AW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CYMEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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