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CEFAS24-48 Contract for provision of interpretation and translation services in relation to Madagascar, under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP).

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31 Jul 2024 at 12:59

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24 Jul 2024 at 13:29

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19 Jul 2024 at 07:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), acting as the Contracting Authority, has initiated a procurement process for the provision of interpretation and translation services in Madagascar under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP). This programme, funded through the UK's £500 million Blue Planet Fund, aims to support coastal communities by strengthening marine science expertise and creating educational resources. The tender, open until 19th August 2024, focuses on services to be delivered in French and Malagasy, with engagement events occurring in-person, online, or hybrid formats throughout the contract's duration from 1st October 2024 to 31st March 2026. The procurement method implemented is an open procedure above the threshold, and both JNCC and the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) are included as Authorised Users.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in interpretation and translation services, especially those with capabilities in French and Malagasy linguistic needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, given the suitability criteria. With an estimated contract value between £80,000 and £120,000, this project can drive substantial growth for businesses by allowing them to participate in a high-impact environmental initiative with global reach, spanning locations from the UK to British Overseas Territories and beyond. The anticipated requirements, though not yet fully confirmed, promise a dynamic and engaging workload tailored in consultation with Cefas, JNCC, or MMO prior to commencement, providing flexibility and potential for ongoing collaboration.

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Notice Title

CEFAS24-48 Contract for provision of interpretation and translation services in relation to Madagascar, 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 Madagascar, across a variety of formats including engagement events, meetings and workshops in-person in Madagascar, and online/ hybrid, as well as potentially written requirements. to be delivered in French and Malagasy. 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 'CEFAS24-48 ITT for interpretation & translation services in Madagascar for OCPP'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa3815d7-36f9-4dfb-b5e5-c7ef037d3a22
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2911057b-02d9-4fec-8d36-7f206e8d0188
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
£120,000 £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
9 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CEFAS
Contact Name
Holly Power
Contact Email
procure@cefas.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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