Tender

Hillingdon LBH-0464 Translation & Interpretation Services

LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hillingdon is seeking tenders for the "Hillingdon LBH-0464 Translation & Interpretation Services" project, which falls under the services industry, specifically classified as translation and interpretation services (CPV codes: 79530000 and 79540000). The procurement process is currently at the active tender stage, with the contract period set to commence on 1 November 2015 and continue until 31 October 2018. The total contract value is £600,000, with a minimum value of £250,000. Interested businesses should note that the tender period ended on 27 July 2015, and enquiries regarding the procurement must be submitted through the capitalEsourcing Portal.

This opportunity presents a significant growth potential for businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that offer face-to-face and telephone interpreting services, available around the clock, would be well-positioned to compete. With a substantial contract value and ongoing demand for these services, this tender is an excellent prospect for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Hillingdon LBH-0464 Translation & Interpretation Services

Notice Description

Translation and Interpretation Services including Face-to-face interpreting and telephone interpreting services, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year including urgent response. Additional information: Any questions about this procurement should be submitted in writing via the capitalEsourcing Portal. This should be used for all queries and requests for clarification regarding the procurement as it provides an effective and auditable trail. A Tenderer's queries will be secure and cannot be seen by any other Tenderers. The Authority will publish the questions and the response, in a suitably anonymous form, via the Messages tool to all Tenderers before the closing date for the submission of Tenders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85f2e0df-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37ac74a4-f9ac-497c-aa24-fa4493c747e8
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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2015 - 31 Oct 2018 3-4 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESEX
Postcode
UB8 1UW
Post Town
Southall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
Uxbridge
Westminster Constituency
Uxbridge and South Ruislip

Further Information

Notice Documents

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