Tender

Provision of Translation Services

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

12 May 2023 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Oxford City Council has issued a tender titled "Provision of Translation Services" as part of a procurement process. The council aims to provide translation services to its diverse population through telephone, video, or face-to-face communication methods. The procurement method is an open procedure with a deadline for submissions by June 5, 2023. The contract period is set to start on July 17, 2023, and end on July 16, 2026. The procurement falls under the services category, and the tender is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in translation and interpretation services to cater to Oxford City Council's language diversity needs. Companies located in the South East region of the United Kingdom with expertise in providing translation services can compete in this open procedure tender. The contract period extends over three years, offering a stable opportunity for growth and collaboration with a public sector organisation dedicated to effective communication with residents speaking different languages.

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Notice Title

Provision of Translation Services

Notice Description

Oxford City Council has a diverse population who speak a range of different languages. We need to provide translation services either by telephone, video or face to face to ensure we can communicate effectively with those residents. Additional information: Oxford City Council has a diverse population who speak a range of different languages. We need to provide translation services either by telephone, video or face to face to ensure we can communicate effectively with those residents. Responses must be uploaded via the In-tend Portal, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/oxfordcc. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6eab864b-505c-46ff-8fad-e079eaffba0a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e361c8e3-7dd6-4d48-85dd-393a463a720a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jul 2023 - 16 Jul 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@oxford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01865 252497

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1BX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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