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Southampton City Council - Translation, Interpretation and Transaction

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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24 Nov 2016 at 15:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Southampton City Council seeking qualified suppliers for the provision of Translation, Interpretation, and Transaction services. This initiative falls under the industry category of translation services and aims to ensure access to essential services for individuals from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, as well as those with hearing impairments. The contract is valued at £410,000, with services required including face-to-face interpretation, British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation, telephone interpretation, and document translation. The procurement method employed was through the ESPO framework, and the contract period spans from November 11, 2016, to November 11, 2020. The tender period concluded on November 11, 2016.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in language services, including translation and interpretation firms, particularly those that can provide BSL and other accessible communication methods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract, as the purchasing organisation prioritises inclusivity and accessibility in its service provision. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to expand their operations while contributing to the essential mandate of supporting diverse communities in Southampton.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Southampton City Council - Translation, Interpretation and Transaction

Notice Description

Southampton City Council is required to provide interpretation and translation services, including BSL signers, to ensure people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds where English is their second language and Deaf people are able to access services. Southampton City Council has to make sure the services it provides, for example Housing, Children's Services and Social Care for adults, are accessible to all and that we fulfil our Duties under the Equality Act 2010 and our Public Equality Duty under s.149. Services Required: * Face-to-Face (spoken word) * British Sign language (BSL) * Telephone Interpretation * Document Translation Additional information: This contract was awarded by utilising ESPO framework 402 - Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79f0a486-51a0-4360-bfe0-b0ce6270e8e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4885325b-3c17-4112-96e3-2ba749183e76
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£410,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£410,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20169 years ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2016 - 11 Nov 2020 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
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7FP
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DA LANGUAGES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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