Award

Provision of Welsh translation services

NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Dec 2023 at 12:05

Tender

30 Aug 2023 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Nursing And Midwifery Council is procuring Welsh translation services under an open procedure (below threshold). The contract value is £60,000, with a contract period from December 1, 2023, to November 30, 2025. The tender deadline for submissions is October 2, 2023, with procurement based in London, United Kingdom. This presents a business opportunity for translation agencies experienced in providing high-quality Welsh translation services, specifically in the health and care sector.

Businesses offering translation services, especially those with expertise in translating for the health and care sector, are well-suited to compete for the contract. The Nursing And Midwifery Council requires high-calibre translators who can deliver quality translations within agreed lead times. Responsive customer service and adherence to data protection measures are key requirements. Any interested organisation must register on the e-sourcing portal Atamis to access and submit quotations by the submission deadline.

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Notice Title

Provision of Welsh translation services

Notice Description

We are seeking to appoint an agency with the following experience: - To provide high quality and consistent Welsh translation from English language to Welsh language using high-calibre translators - Capacity to delivertranslated content to agreed lead times without compromising quality, including occasional fast-turnaround emergency work (for example swift response letters to stakeholders) - Understanding and experience of providing translation services forthe health and care sector involving use of appropriate language, nuance, and sensitivity according to audience needs - Responsive customer service and project management - Providing translation in accordance with brand and tone of voice guidelines - Working with confidential information ensuring appropriate data protection measures and with an aligned safeguarding policy - Flexibility to work with different formats (eg: predominantly Word documents but also pdfs, InDesign files, Adobe Premier etc). If you wish to take part, your organisation needs to be registered to our e-sourcing portal, Atamis: https://nmcprocurementportal.force.com/s/Welcome (https://nmcprocurementportal.force.com/s/Welcome)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6e56173f-9a32-4ffd-ab80-cdd50d6c214d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d192f90-1d50-431d-aec2-d1ba893d4df3
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 (below threshold)
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1B 1PZ
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANGUAGE EMPIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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