Award

22 055 - Translation & Interpretation Services

CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Apr 2023 at 08:26

Award Notice
Tender

22 Sep 2022 at 10:22

Tender Notice
Tender

13 Sep 2022 at 15:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire East Borough Council has awarded a contract for Translation & Interpretation Services. The council sought a single provider to deliver a managed service for face-to-face interpretation, telephone interpretation, video interpretation, and document translation in various locations across Cheshire East. The initial contract term is 2 years with options for two extensions, and the total contract value is £950,000.

This procurement opportunity offers potential for growth to businesses providing translation and interpretation services. Companies specialised in language services catering to varied sectors, especially Children's Services, will find this tender suitable. The Council requires language providers who can deliver services in languages such as Polish and Slovak. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this open procedure tender for service contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

22 055 - Translation & Interpretation Services

Notice Description

The Council intends to appoint a single Provider to deliver a fully managed Translation, Interpretation and Transcription Service. The service shall include provisions for: - * Face to Face Interpretation Services (Verbal) * Face to Face Interpretation Services (Non-Verbal) * Telephone Interpretation Services Scheduled * Telephone Interpretation Services on Demand * Video Interpretation Services (Verbal) * Video Interpretation Services (Non-Verbal) * Document translation, including Braille, Large Print, Easy Read and Audio Transcriptions. Interpretation and translation services are required by a varied cross section of the Council but predominantly Children's Services. The services are commissioned from all Council office locations across Cheshire East and can take place in a variety of locations, including but not limited to schools, courts, children's centres, clients homes and hospitals across the borough. The successful bidder will be able to provide translation and Interpretation services to a range of languages. The current Top 2 languages that the Council has requirements for are Polish and Slovak. Additional information: The initial contract term will be 2 years with 2 options to extend: 1 x 24 months and 1 x 12 months extension options to be exercised at the discretion of the Council. Tender documents can be accessed via The Chest at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ reference number DN630261

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6adec9ae-5d71-4a28-9810-dd9184f9ca19
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83b86ea1-60de-497a-8db1-334d0f88b1bb
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
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2028 Over 5 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
CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUPREME LINGUISTIC SERVICES T/A PREMIUM LINGUISTIC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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