Award

Translation, Interpretation and Transcription Services

THURROCK BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

27 Nov 2019 at 15:50

TenderAmendment

23 Jul 2019 at 10:07

TenderAmendment

21 Jun 2019 at 10:53

TenderAmendment

20 Jun 2019 at 13:47

Tender

20 Jun 2019 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Borough Council is seeking providers for its contract titled "Translation, Interpretation and Transcription Services". This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically classified as translation services (CPV code: 79530000). The tender was published on 20th June 2019, with a closing date set for 31st July 2019. The contract period will commence on 1st December 2019 and run for three years, with a potential extension of up to two additional years. The estimated total contract value is £375,000, and the procurement process follows an open method above the threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality language services and who are registered to use the Oracle Cloud eSourcing system will find this contract appealing, as it encourages competition and innovation in the sector. Being well-versed in public sector standards will further enhance the chances of success for bids.

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Notice Title

Translation, Interpretation and Transcription Services

Notice Description

Please note value provided in section 1 of this notice is the full five year value (the contract is for 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years in 1 year increments).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-733e67bc-6495-4dc7-883c-719c82170828
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f13bbc3-f098-4257-be7c-c6204a80bc00
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
Large

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
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2019 - 30 Nov 2022 3-4 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
THURROCK BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

D A LANGUAGES

SUPREME LINGUISTIC SERVICES

THE LANGUAGE SHOP

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