Award

Translation and Interpretation Services

LUTON COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Nov 2022 at 14:03

Tender

04 May 2021 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Luton Council is conducting a procurement process for Translation and Interpretation Services valued at £1,400,000 GBP. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 4th June 2021. The contract period is from 1st September 2021 to 31st August 2024. The service falls under the main procurement category of business services, specifically in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The contracting authority, Luton Council, is based in Luton, United Kingdom.

This tender for Translation and Interpretation Services offers opportunities for businesses providing language services to engage with the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the language services industry would find this tender suitable for competition. The active status of the tender indicates ongoing opportunities for interested suppliers. Businesses focusing on providing translation and interpretation services across various sectors can benefit from participating in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Translation and Interpretation Services

Notice Description

Luton Council and Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Clinical Commissioning Group (Also known as BLMK) are committed to supporting the needs of the local community, this includes ensuring all residents are able to access information about the Council and Services it provides and commissions. Translation services are therefore provided to those who come to the Council for Services, where in order for us to communicate it requires a translator to aid in matters such as housing, domestic violence, children and learning, safeguarding and legislative matters.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/566d0b11-5989-48fc-a832-b419145dfa8e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Katie Brewer
Contact Email
katie.brewer@luton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1582548082

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D A LANGUAGES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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