Tender

CBC-1256-T-SR Fully Managed Interpretation and Translation Service

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Sep 2021 at 09:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking qualified contractors for the "CBC-1256-T-SR Fully Managed Interpretation and Translation Service". This procurement falls under the services industry category and is located in Bedfordshire, United Kingdom. The current stage of the process is tendering, with the deadline for submissions set for 12:00 noon on Thursday, 30 September 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 1 November 2021 and will last for two years, with a possible extension of up to another two years. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing for wide participation.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in interpretation and translation services, particularly those experienced in delivering face-to-face, telephone, and video interpretation in multiple languages. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the Council aims to support fair participation. Companies that can demonstrate a capability to meet the needs of diverse residents and Council employees will find this tender particularly aligned with their services, enhancing their chances for growth in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1256-T-SR Fully Managed Interpretation and Translation Service

Notice Description

The Council is looking for an experienced and qualified contractor to provide a fully managed Interpretation and Translation Service to facilitate the needs of our residents and Council employees. The service will include Face-to-face, Telephone and Video Interpretation for both speaking and non-speaking languages, as well as Translation and Transcription services. Please see the attached Specification of Services for more detail. Commencement Date: Monday 01 November 2021 Contract Term: 2 years + up to 2 years possible extension Terms and Conditions: CBC Major Terms and Conditions The Council will provide as much support and information as it can in order to help guide you through the Tender process. Questions asked together with the Council's response will be made available to all tenderers to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact us using the Correspondence facility on the In-tend portal. The deadline for requesting clarifications is 12:00 noon on Thursday 23 September 2021. Completed Tenders and attachments should be submitted electronically, by the due date, via our "In-tend" electronic tendering system. Tenders must be uploaded via the "My Return" section of the system. Tenders submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your Tender must be submitted via the In-Tend system by no later than 12:00 noon on Thursday 30 September 2021. Tenders received after that time will be excluded. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5de8b3e4-2e51-4160-9268-385b1940fb11
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 (below 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 1 Nov 2023 2-3 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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