Award

Translation and Interpretation Services

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jul 2024 at 21:10

Award Notice
Tender

28 Mar 2024 at 17:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for its "Translation and Interpretation Services" tender. This procurement, classified under CPV codes 79530000 (Translation services) and 79540000 (Interpretation services), is aimed at supporting the Housing Service's needs for clients whose first language is not English. The contract, valued at £460,000, covers translation and interpretation services at various locations, with the main address being TN23 1PL in Ashford, England. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure, above the threshold, and key deadlines included the tender period ending on 29 April 2024. The awarded contract will span from 24 June 2024 to 23 June 2029, with the award date being 23 July 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services, especially those geared towards supporting governmental or public sector clients. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited given the suitability criteria. Firms that can offer robust language support services, accommodate varying language needs, and work directly with council services or partner agencies stand to benefit significantly from this contract, which was awarded to WORD360 LTD. This opportunity provides a platform for business growth by aligning capabilities with public sector service requirements in Ashford.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Translation and Interpretation Services

Notice Description

INTERPRETATION/24/1 Ashford Borough Council is looking to procure a supplier to provide Interpretation and Translation Services as required by the Housing Service for clients who English is not their first language. This may be working with individuals, families or larger groups and maybe working directly with members of the Housing Service (or other Services within the council) or partner agencies as required. Procurement documentation can be downloaded from the Kent Business Portal https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00c27fc6-1120-44c9-a765-34c5df90c104
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
£460,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,137 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2024 - 24 Jul 2029 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
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1PL
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORD360

Further Information

Notice Documents

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