Tender

Interpretation and Translation Services

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Nov 2020 at 10:38

Tender Notice
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23 Oct 2020 at 06:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council is inviting tenders for Interpretation and Translation Services to support its diverse population of approximately 225,000 residents. The procurement process is currently active and falls under the open procedure category. Interested suppliers must submit their responses no later than 19th November 2020 at 14:00 hours UK local time. This project is essential for ensuring effective communication within Children's Services and other departments, and it aligns with the Council’s commitment to advancing equality of opportunity as mandated by the Equality Act 2010.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in interpretation and translation services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Successful bidders will contribute to enhancing key services for vulnerable residents in Swindon, making this an ideal tender for businesses that can provide culturally sensitive and efficient communication solutions. Companies that are agile in responding to tight deadlines and those with experience in public sector contracts will be particularly well-suited to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interpretation and Translation Services

Notice Description

Interpretation and Translation Service Swindon Borough Council (SBC) is issuing an Invitation to Tender for all interpretation, translation and transcription services. Swindon's population is approximately 225,000 with over 100 first languages recorded in the 2011 census. Information from our schools identifies over 120 first languages spoken at home with 19% of children speaking English as an additional language. The primary use of interpreting services is within Children's Services, but there is also high use by our Benefits and Housing Services. SBC is required by the Equality Act 2010 to ensure that it does not discriminate in the delivery of goods and services. Further, the Public Sector Equality Duty requires the Council to advance equality of opportunity. Ensuring that we are able to communicate with our customers clearly and with full understanding is essential to achieve this. It also ensures we have a more efficient service which is able to meet the needs of and safeguard our most vulnerable residents. To participate, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com Tender clarifications to be submitted in writing via Messaging in ProContract tender portal by 10th November 2020, 1200 hrs UK Local time. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be issued periodically on the ProContract tender portal. Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than 19th November 2020, 1400 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Please note that this project has been advertised on Tenders Electronic Daily (TED) Contract Notice. Contracts Finder/ other web portals, however, Supplying the South West Portal, https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project Id: DN504717

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8851b3f3-ea32-4e32-b40f-5307fe404c99
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cc1b4e5-177a-46b2-9726-b660bcaec78f
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 1 Feb 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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