Tender

Translation and Interpretation Services

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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28 Sep 2018 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council is currently conducting a tender for Translation and Interpretation Services, aimed at supporting the council's commitment to the 2010 Equality Act and Public Service Equality Duty. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 26 October 2018. Interested organisations must register on the council’s online e-tendering portal to participate in this open procedure, which allows for extensive competition across a wide range of service providers in the services industry. The contract is anticipated to commence on 3 January 2019 and will run until 4 January 2021, with services provided potentially across various UK locations including Bedford itself, as well as some overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services to expand their client base within the public sector. Companies that are agile and experienced in delivering high-quality language services would be well-suited to compete, especially those equipped to handle the nuances of public service communications. The open procurement method also encourages small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and multilingual businesses to engage, fostering a competitive environment that could lead to substantial contracts if successfully obtained.

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Notice Title

Translation and Interpretation Services

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council (the Council) is committed to achieving the aims of the 2010 Equality Act and the Public Service Equality Duty. The provision of a high quality translation service would help to eliminate unlawful discrimination, advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations with patients and service users. Additional information: The procurement will be undertaken using the Council's online secure e-tendering portal and all interested organisations will need to register via the following link: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford Please note that notification emails will be sent to the email address registered on the system so it is advisable to use an email address that is regularly monitored on behalf of your organisation. During the procurement process it is compulsory for bidders to utilise the e-tendering portal as the main channel of communication and exchange of documents. For this purpose, as stated above, it is essential that bidders register with a valid, accurate and regularly monitored email address. In declaring an interest in this procurement process, bidders agree to the use of this system. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be18968e-58a0-49c1-89d2-5c3545fbcf87
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14e8f048-1353-4237-b6fc-ffb2015e7eb8
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
Not specified
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
9 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jan 2019 - 4 Jan 2021 2-3 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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
James Gatawa
Contact Email
james.gatawa@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01234228958

Buyer Location

Locality
ENGLAND
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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