Planning

Provision of Interpretation and Translation Services

BRITISH RED CROSS

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Planning

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Red Cross is planning a procurement process for the title "Provision of Interpretation and Translation Services" within the translation and interpretation industry category. This opportunity is set to begin its contract period on 1st February 2017, lasting until 31st January 2020. The anticipated value of the contract ranges from £600,000 to £900,000, with interested parties encouraged to express their interest by 1st December 2016. The services required may include telephone interpretation, face-to-face interpretation, and document translation, and the delivery addresses span various locations including the United Kingdom and Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the translation and interpretation sectors, especially those that are SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises. The requirement for multiple languages indicates a demand for a diverse range of service providers, making it an ideal competition for companies with expertise in multilingual services. Businesses keen on expanding their portfolio and capabilities in public sector contracts should consider engaging with the British Red Cross to leverage this forthcoming requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Interpretation and Translation Services

Notice Description

The British Red Cross has a potential requirement for the provision of Interpretation and Translation Services. The following services may be included: * Telephone interpretation of multiple languages; * Face-to-face interpretation of multiple languages; * Translation of documents. Interested parties are required to complete the attached Market Research Pro Forma. This will be used by the British Red Cross to gather market information and to determine market capability. Please return the Market Pro Forma to RhonaWilson@redcross.org.uk It is anticipated that this information shall help inform British Red Cross' approach to the provision of these services and the future procurement exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25c6753a-5525-4721-88f3-dff81f0f8a23
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2016Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2017 - 31 Jan 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH RED CROSS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1EA
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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