Award

Contract for Translation and Interpretation services

LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON

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Award

27 Aug 2024 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hillingdon has awarded a contract titled "Contract for Translation and Interpretation Services" under the industry category of Translation and Interpretation services (CPV: 79530000 and 79540000). The procurement process has been completed with the award status marked as active on 27th August 2024. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period started on 21st August 2023 and will end on 20th August 2025. The project location spans various regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other international territories. Notably, the contract is valued at £399,606 GBP, and the awarded supplier is thebigword group ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in language services, particularly SMEs that meet the criteria for selective tendering. With a broad geographic scope, it encourages participation from service providers capable of managing international requirements. Enterprises offering robust translation and interpretation solutions will have the ability to collaborate with a large-scale government body, fostering business growth through public sector engagement. This contract is ideal for businesses seeking to expand their client base and demonstrate their capabilities in delivering essential language services to a diverse range of locales.

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Notice Title

Contract for Translation and Interpretation services

Notice Description

Translation and Interpretation services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9bec4a1c-da82-4d8a-acb3-720bc91454f9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b070fc06-64d5-4549-8e86-45c4d5988581
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£399,606 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£399,606 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2023 - 20 Aug 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hillingdon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
UXBRIDGE
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THEBIGWORD GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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