Tender

Interpreting, Translation and Communication Support Services Framework

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

03 Apr 2019 at 08:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle City Council is seeking tenders for the "Interpreting, Translation and Communication Support Services Framework." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on translation and interpreting services. The tender is currently active, having been published on 3rd April 2019, with an end date for submissions set for 8th May 2019. The services are to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with the contract expected to run from 1st August 2019 to 31st July 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, which allows for all interested parties to submit their bids.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the language services sector. Businesses that provide interpreting and translation services are particularly well-suited to compete, given the demand for high-quality, cost-effective support aimed at facilitating the needs of local residents and council employees. Engaging in this process can significantly enhance business visibility and growth in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Interpreting, Translation and Communication Support Services Framework

Notice Description

The provision of a high quality, cost effective and efficient Interpreting, Translation and Communication Support Service is required to be delivered on behalf of Newcastle City Council, Your Homes Newcastle and Leazes Homes to facilitate the needs of local residents and Council employees. Additional information: All tender documents can be accessed free of charge at www.procontract.duenorth.com - no tenders or clarifications will be accepted via any other means.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f23dcf0-5a0d-4f9c-aefb-51a98710a910
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, 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
3 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2022 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
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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