Tender

CEFAS24-47 Contract for provision of interpretation and translation services in relation to Mozambique, under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP).

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Tender

27 Jun 2024 at 07:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) is inviting tenders for the provision of interpretation and translation services in Mozambique under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme. The contract aims to support the UK government's £500 million Blue Planet Fund by strengthening marine science expertise, policy development, and educational resources for coastal communities. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions by July 29, 2024. The contract period is scheduled to start on September 1, 2024, and end on March 31, 2026. The services fall under the main procurement category of services and have a minimum value of £10,000 and a total value of £80,000.

This tender opportunity by Cefas presents a chance for businesses specializing in interpretation and translation services to engage in international development projects in the marine science sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete for this contract, which requires delivering services both in-person in Mozambique and online/hybrid formats. By participating in this tender, businesses can contribute to positive impacts on marine ecosystems and coastal communities, aligning with the goals of the Ocean Country Partnership Programme.

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Notice Title

CEFAS24-47 Contract for provision of interpretation and translation services in relation to Mozambique, under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP).

Notice Description

The Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) is funded through official development assistance (ODA) as part of the UK's PS500 million Blue Planet Fund. Through the OCPP, the UK government partners with ODA-eligible countries to deliver tangible and positive impacts on the livelihoods of coastal communities that depend on healthy marine ecosystems. The programme supports countries to strengthen marine science expertise, develop science-based policy and management tools, and create educational resources for coastal communities. Bilateral partnerships under the OCPP are primarily delivered by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) and the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). This Contract will be awarded by Cefas as the Contracting Authority, with both JNCC and the MMO included as Authorised Users with access to the Contract as per the Conditions of Contract. Cefas require the Supplier to provide interpretation and translation services to support the delivery of OCPP in Mozambique, across a variety of formats including engagement events, meetings and workshops in-person in Mozambique, and online/ hybrid, as well as potentially written requirements. Cefas, and JNCC and MMO (the Authorised Users) have a number of anticipated requirements throughout the duration of the Contract but the details of these are not yet confirmed. Requirements will be agreed between the Supplier and Cefas, JNCC or MMO (as appropriate) prior to commencement of any work. Please note that Cefas is unable to guarantee the volume of work or value for the Contract. To view this opportunity please go to https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome You will need to log in or create a new supplier account. The opportunity can then be found searching 'CEFAS24-47 ITT for interpretation & translation services in Mozambique for OCPP'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90768196-b55c-4e80-b9b4-5f74cddc4845
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

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CEFAS
Contact Name
Holly Power
Contact Email
procure@cefas.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01502524402

Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Further Information

Notice Documents

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