Tender

Language Services

LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE

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Tender

14 Sep 2020 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire Police, located at Force Headquarters in Leicester, is currently conducting a tender process for Language Services under a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) that commenced on 14th September 2020 and will remain active until 31st August 2027. This procurement falls under the interpretation services category, and the tendering method is selective, following a restricted procedure above the threshold. Interested suppliers are encouraged to contact Jim Bates for documentation and further engagement regarding the opportunity.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in language services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that can navigate the requirements of public procurement. The long duration of the DPS allows for sustained business engagement and growth, particularly for suppliers that can demonstrate capability in delivering interpretation services to various Police Forces and Home Office departments engaged in national security and immigration enforcement.

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Notice Title

Language Services

Notice Description

Leicestershire Police are leading and awarding a language services arrangement on behalf of the following Police Forces. https://www.police.uk/forces Also included are Home Office and its Arm's Length Bodies (ALB's) including but not limited to Border Enforcement and Immigration Removal services for the purposes of national security through border and immigration enforcement. The arrangement will be a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), which will be in place for a seven year period from commencement of the DPS. The DPS commenced on 14th September 2020. However new suppliers that are interested may seek to access the DPS by completing the tender documents that are available. Suppliers should make contact with Jim Bates whose details are below. Additional information: Please note that this is a current Dynamic Purchasing System.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11928227-2ec7-4e9d-bcba-41313d35ccd2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 20272 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 2 Sep 2027 30 days
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
LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE
Contact Name
Jim Bates
Contact Email
jim.bates8964@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
0116 222 2222

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 2BX
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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