Award

Translation and interpretation (Spoken) & (Unspoken) services

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

20 Mar 2024 at 12:13

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has awarded a contract for translation and interpretation services. The contract, valued at £845,000 GBP, is aimed at facilitating communication with clients or customers requiring interpretation or translation support. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, with the contract period starting on April 1, 2024, and ending on March 31, 2029, providing opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the services sector to participate. The tender period closed on November 10, 2023, with the award announced on February 23, 2024, marking the completion of the process in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

Businesses in the translation and interpretation services industry, particularly those offering both spoken and unspoken services, are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The North Yorkshire Council seeks suppliers who can support and enhance communication between the authority and its clients. The contract, awarded to Aa Global Language Services Ltd and BID Services, implies a preference for large-scale service providers with expertise in providing language solutions. The successful bidders will contribute to promoting inclusivity and accessibility within the region, aligning with the council's commitment to effective communication through high-quality interpretation and translation services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Translation and interpretation (Spoken) & (Unspoken) services

Notice Description

This procurement is for translation and interpretation (spoken) and (unspoken) services for North Yorkshire Council, the purpose of the services is to support and facilitate communication between the authority and clients or customers who require communication support through interpretation or translation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e49c12b-6819-4540-bbc1-fcbd01706529
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£845,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£845,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

AA GLOBAL LANGUAGE SERVICES

BID SERVICES

Further Information

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