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16-075 Translations & Interpretation Services

ROTHERHAM MBC

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15 Jan 2020 at 16:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Translation and Interpretation Services, titled "16-075 Translations & Interpretation Services," was conducted by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (Rotherham MBC) in the UK. The contract, valued at £5,000,000, pertains to the provision of services across various languages and accessible formats to accommodate the diverse communication needs of the council's constituents, including those with disabilities. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the contract period commencing from 6 January 2020 and concluding on 5 December 2020. The tender was officially awarded on 3 January 2020, after the submission deadline of 30 November 2019, and the services were to be delivered in the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services, as well as those offering accessible communication solutions. Companies equipped to provide high-quality services in multiple languages, particularly those familiar with the needs of disabled individuals, would be well-suited to compete. There is potential for service providers who can supply telephone interpretation, face-to-face interpretation, and alternative formats for communication, establishing a critical role in supporting local government initiatives and enhancing community engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

16-075 Translations & Interpretation Services

Notice Description

RMBC and its partners require interpretation, translation and alternative formats of communication services. The languages required include Albanian, Arabic, British Sign Language, Mandarin, Czech, Farsi, Hungarian, Kurdish, Lingala, Lithuanian, and Mirpur dialect, Oromo, Polish, Punjabi, Pashto, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Somali and Urdu. Rotherham also has a large number of disabled people in the Borough, many of whom have a range of communication access needs. These include the provision of information in Large Print, on Audio Tape, Braille, and interpretation in British Sign Language (and other communication methods used by Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf Blind People). We also provide information in Easy Read for people with learning Disability/Difficulty/ and low levels of literacy. The Council are looking to identify a single service provider for each of the five service areas outlined below (telephone interpretation, face to face interpretation, accessible formats, translation and alternative formats) on a framework agreement basis, in a timely, cost-effective way. The services provided must meet the highest standards of quality based on both the needs of the customer and the Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc7ae68-e004-495d-8fa0-89ffe6e0e883
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2020 - 5 Dec 2020 6-12 months
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
ROTHERHAM MBC
Contact Name
Yvonne Dutton
Contact Email
yvonne.dutton@rotherham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1709334165

Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 1AE
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Boston Castle
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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Further Information

Notice Documents

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