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CEFAS24-49 Contract for provision of interpretation and translation services in relation to Senegal, under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP).

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31 Jul 2024 at 13:24

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24 Jul 2024 at 13:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), in partnership with the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) and the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), is inviting tenders for the provision of interpretation and translation services for the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) in Senegal. This project, funded under the UK's £500 million Blue Planet Fund, aims to support coastal communities dependent on marine ecosystems. The current procurement stage is in the Tender phase with an end date for bid submissions set for 2nd September 2024. The contract period runs from 14th October 2024 to 31st March 2026, with an estimated value between £70,000 and £100,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the primary industry category is services, specifically interpretation and translation services.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in language services, particularly those with capabilities in French and Wolof. Suppliers will support various engagements including in-person events, online meetings, and potentially written requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply. Successful bidders will gain the chance to work closely with CEFAS, JNCC, and MMO, offering not just immediate contract work, but potential for long-term collaborations and expanded networks within the international development and marine conservation sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS24-49 Contract for provision of interpretation and translation services in relation to Senegal, under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP).

Notice Description

The Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) is funded through official development assistance (ODA) as part of the UK's PS500 million Blue Planet Fund. Through the OCPP, the UK government partners with ODA-eligible countries to deliver tangible and positive impacts on the livelihoods of coastal communities that depend on healthy marine ecosystems. The programme supports countries to strengthen marine science expertise, develop science-based policy and management tools, and create educational resources for coastal communities. Bilateral partnerships under the OCPP are primarily delivered by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) and the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). This Contract will be awarded by Cefas as the Contracting Authority, with both JNCC and the MMO included as Authorised Users with access to the Contract as per the Conditions of Contract. Cefas require the Supplier to provide interpretation and translation services to support the delivery of OCPP in Senegal, across a variety of formats including engagement events, meetings and workshops in-person in Senegal, and online/ hybrid, as well as potentially written requirements. to be delivered in French and Wolof. Cefas, and JNCC and MMO (the Authorised Users) have a number of anticipated requirements throughout the duration of the Contract but the details of these are not yet confirmed. Requirements will be agreed between the Supplier and Cefas, JNCC or MMO (as appropriate) prior to commencement of any work. Please note that Cefas is unable to guarantee the volume of work or value for the Contract. To view this opportunity please go to https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome You will need to log in or create a new supplier account. The opportunity can then be found searching 'CEFAS24-49 ITT for interpretation & translation services in Senegal for OCPP'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e2c32ec-8f6e-4079-8132-cab3649aefc3
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 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
CEFAS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Further Information

Notice Documents

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