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Interpretation and Language Services

STAFFORDSHIRE AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Interpretation and Language Services" initiated by the Staffordshire and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit is now complete. The contract, awarded to Communication Plus, is valued at £35,000 and falls under the industry category of interpretation services (CPV code 79540000). The procurement method employed was a direct award, with the tender period ending on 31 March 2021, while the contract period commenced on 1 April 2021 and will run until 31 May 2023. The contract delivery address is located in West Bromwich, England (postal code B70 9LD).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the language and interpretation services sector, particularly for those capable of delivering quality services that meet specific communication needs. Companies specialising in translation and interpretation, as well as those that can provide effective communication solutions, would be well-suited to respond to similar upcoming tenders. The successful alignment with public sector requirements and the ability to scale operations can lead to enhanced growth prospects in a competitive market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interpretation and Language Services

Notice Description

Language & Interpretation Services (BILCS)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6ed04ff3-ad0c-422c-b6a1-ca5f3215c0d0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92fdbc67-59c4-404f-9707-60c13e19e20b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award - Quote
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 May 2023 2-3 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
STAFFORDSHIRE AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST BROMWICH
Postcode
B70 9LD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
West Bromwich Central
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNICATION PLUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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