Tender

LPS CORP - Interpretation and Translation Services - LCC44176

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Apr 2025 at 14:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is seeking applications for Interpretation and Translation Services under tender ID JS/CORP/LCC/24/104. The procurement, categorised under "Translation and Interpretation services," is set in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This active stage in the procurement process is a tender stage, where interested vendors must submit their bids by 23rd May 2025 at 11:00 AM. The contract will commence on 1st September 2025, lasting for an initial period of three years until 31st August 2029. With a total value estimated at £1,156,000, the procurement is conducted through an open procedure, allowing broad participation.

Businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services have a significant opportunity for growth through this tender, particularly those interested in securing long-term contracts with public sector organisations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as indicated by the tender's suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in either spoken or non-spoken services will find this opportunity particularly beneficial, as the contract is divided into two Lots, with the potential for one provider per Lot. This offers an excellent chance for service providers to expand their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LPS CORP - Interpretation and Translation Services - LCC44176

Notice Description

This tender seeks applications for Interpretation and Translation Services for Lancashire County Council (The Authority). The services required are across two Lots; Spoken Interpretation and Translation Services, and Non Spoken Services. The Authority is seeking one Service Provider per Lot, to provide the interpretation Services for the respective Lot, as well as management information reports and all other relevant Services as described in the tender pack. The Authority proposes to enter into one Contract per Lot. The initial Contract period will be 3 years. The anticipated Commencement Date is 1st September 2025. All documents are available on the Oracle Fusion Portal, and all bids must be received through this Portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3842ee9-5503-4208-b196-a53eba140592
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eacae3b4-cb84-4e3a-b2c8-4f4df3b62bed
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
£1,156,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 4-5 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

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