Award

Welsh Translations Services

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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Award

23 Jul 2021 at 11:49

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

28 May 2021 at 06:47

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

27 Apr 2021 at 13:03

Tender Notice
Tender

26 Apr 2021 at 13:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, located in Manchester, is conducting a tender for "Welsh Translations Services", offering a contract valued at £28,000 for translation services under the classification of CPV code 79530000. This open procedure tender aims to enlist up to three suppliers to support Welsh translation, covering various materials such as reports, press releases, and social media content. The tender period concluded on 8th June 2021, while the contract is set to commence on 16th June 2021, extending until 16th June 2025. Suppliers must register on the British Council's e-Tendering portal to participate in the procurement process.

This opportunity is particularly relevant for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in translation services, particularly those fluent in Welsh. The requirement for rapid turnaround times and high-quality translations indicates that responsive translation companies and language service providers with a strong track record in public-facing content will find this tender advantageous. Businesses that can demonstrate their capability and quality control processes will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Welsh Translations Services

Notice Description

We are looking for up to three suppliers on a framework to support Welsh translation within the British Council. This will range from the translation of major reports, with some technical detail, to press releases, website and social media content. We require suppliers who are extremely responsive as smaller items of content such as social media posts can require a 24-hour turnaround. As our work is public facing, we require a high standard of written Welsh. We are also looking for suppliers who proof translations before returning to us. Additional information: Bidders will be required to register on British Council's e-Tendering portal In-Tend hosted at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil in order to take part in the tender process. Once registered, bidders must log-in to the website where they can view the project and access the bidders pack and submit their return. Bidders will also be required to demonstrate their capability and 'means of proof' will be required. These conditions are outlined in the RFP.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73622b48-c513-4995-9f11-29d4df60edef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/404cd144-078a-4539-a4f7-bb203492f624
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, VCSE
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
£28,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2021 - 1 Aug 2025 4-5 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
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6BB
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

LANGUAGE EMPIRE

NICO

OWAIN ROGERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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