Tender

Translation and Interpretation Service

SOUTHWARK COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Dec 2016 at 16:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southwark Council is currently conducting a tender for a "Translation and Interpretation Service" aimed at providing comprehensive communication support across the borough of Southwark, including face-to-face and telephone interpretation as well as document translation. This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically within the translation and interpretation industry, and is being executed through an open procedure. The tender was published on 20 December 2016, with a submission deadline set for 3 February 2017. The resulting contract is expected to commence on 5 June 2017 and to continue until 4 June 2020. The total estimated value of the contract is £900,000, and it will be located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises that focus on language services. Businesses that specialise in translation and interpretation, as well as those offering accessible communication solutions such as large print or audio formats, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract not only enhances visibility within the public sector but also facilitates growth through the provision of essential services to diverse communities in Southwark.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Translation and Interpretation Service

Notice Description

Borough wide translation and interpretation service. The T&I service will cover all communication needs including face to face and telephone interpretation, sign language and document translation. The provision of information can be in large print, audio, easyread (dyslexia friendly) and Braille.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbc6881a-ecb5-4f63-8fc6-895ef621f904
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
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

79530000 - Translation services

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jun 2017 - 4 Jun 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHWARK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2QH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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