Tender

Managed Language Service

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

07 Mar 2024 at 10:03

Tender Notice
Tender

01 Mar 2024 at 14:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Warrington Borough Council is seeking tenders for a Managed Language Service, with a contract value of £1.4 million. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on April 5, 2024. The contract period is scheduled to run from September 1, 2024, to October 30, 2030. This opportunity falls under the services category and is aimed at providing translation services in the region of England, United Kingdom.

This tender by Warrington Borough Council for a Managed Language Service presents an opportunity for organisations offering translation services to compete. With a contract value of £1.4 million and a duration spanning over 6 years, businesses specialising in language services can leverage this tender to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, and the Council will conduct communications and submissions via the Chest e-procurement portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Managed Language Service

Notice Description

Warrington Borough Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified organisations to provide a managed language service. Due to the increasingly diverse population it is anticipated that demand will continue to rise however it is not possible to predict future volumes of service as it provided on a case by case basis. Documentation related to this opportunity is available on the Chest e-procurement portal (www.the-chest.org,uk). Communications with the Council (including the electronic submission of tenders) will be conducted via the Chest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90725be9-9dc3-4984-88b9-b685dbe432f7
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 30 Oct 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1UH
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
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
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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