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Interim contract for the provision of translation and interpretation services

LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON

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05 Sep 2024 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Islington has completed an interim contract for the provision of translation and interpretation services under a call-off from the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) Language Services framework. The contract, awarded to ONCALL Interpreters Limited, commenced on 1 July 2024 and will run until 30 June 2025. This procurement, classified under CPV codes 79530000 for translation services and 79540000 for interpretation services, was executed using a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at £400,000, ensures continuity in service provision. The key dates include the award date on 28 June 2024 and the publication date on 5 September 2024.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the translation and interpretation industry to demonstrate their capacity for service continuity within local government frameworks. Large-scale companies, such as ONCALL Interpreters Limited, are well-suited to compete in this market due to their established infrastructure and ability to handle large volumes of work efficiently. While this particular contract is not designated for SMEs or VCSEs, entities specialising in language services can leverage such frameworks to gain long-term collaborations and strengthen their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Interim contract for the provision of translation and interpretation services

Notice Description

The council entered into an interim call-off contract with Oncall Language Services via the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) Language Services. This framework agreement will deliver continuity in service provision.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b500564f-1cea-49b8-b06a-a090541a462b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72038a79-36ea-4637-9900-587d95826bd0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 6-12 months
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 ISLINGTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 2UD
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ONCALL INTERPRETERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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