Award

Translation & Interpretation Services - WCC

CAPITALESOURCING

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Award

22 Sep 2020 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Westminster has awarded a contract for Translation & Interpretation Services, vital for ensuring accessibility to its services for diverse communities. The contract was modified to extend the initial period from 2nd January 2021 to 30th June 2021, with the possibility of further extensions to a maximum end date of 1st January 2022. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically translation services, and has an anticipated contract value of £152,852. The award was officially published on 22nd September 2020, following the conclusion of the tender period on 30th July 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in translation and interpretation services. Competitors in this field are encouraged to demonstrate their ability to fulfil demand-based service needs effectively, aligning with the Council's commitment to inclusivity. Companies that focus on catering to diverse linguistic communities and have experience in government contracts would be particularly well-suited to engage with this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

Translation & Interpretation Services - WCC

Notice Description

This is the modification of a contract for the provision of Translation & Interpretation Services in the City of Westminster that enables the Council to meet its statutory duty to make services accessible to all, regardless of the language or communication needs of the service user. The modification of this contract allows it to be initially extended from 2nd January 2021 to 30th June 2021. The Authority will be entitled, at its absolute discretion, to further extend the contract period (for a period or periods) up to a maximum end date of 1st January 2022. This is a demand-based service and the actual spend is dependent on the actual usage and volume - the contract value included in this notice is the anticipated contract value over the maximum modification/extension period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84e492cb-bc49-4b9c-a751-209bb784c3b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c21783f-a121-4b06-87af-6ecd6567ae3c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Modification
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£152,852 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£152,852 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2021 - 1 Jan 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAPITALESOURCING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W8 7NX
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Campden
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DA LANGUAGES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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