Award

Translation and Interpretation Services

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jul 2019 at 14:02

Award Notice
Tender

04 Mar 2019 at 10:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset County Council is seeking providers for Translation and Interpretation Services aimed at schools and early years settings within the South West region of England. The procurement process, initiated with an open tender procedure, has a total estimated value of £1,225,000 and was published on 4th March 2019. While the tender period has concluded, the contract will commence on 1st September 2019 and is set to last until 31st August 2023. The procurement is currently at the award stage, where contracts for awarded lots have been issued.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in translation services. Companies capable of providing high-quality translation and interpretation can significantly benefit from this contract, especially those with experience working in educational settings. Engaging with Somerset County Council in delivering these services can lead to growth and expansion in a competitive market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Translation and Interpretation Services

Notice Description

Translation and Interpretation Services for Somerset County Council, Schools and Early Years Settings. All documentation is available by registering on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a9ca661-f6ac-4218-9d05-a76e7b83f9bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed5d2d56-6ed0-4bf9-afc4-cb885ed39334
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
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
£1,225,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2023 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
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

DA LANGUAGES

DIVERSITY VOICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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