Award

008385 - Interpreting and Translation Services

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Sep 2024 at 09:55

Tender

19 Apr 2024 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council has recently completed the procurement process for "008385 - Interpreting and Translation Services", an opportunity in the translation services industry category, classified under CPV code 79530000. The procurement, managed through an open procedure, reached the award stage with a contract value of £1,500,000. Service delivery will occur in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, with work spanning from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2026. The awarding decision was published on 17 September 2024, and the contract officially commenced on 9 September 2024.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in interpreting, translation, and communication support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, given the open procurement method. The winning bidder, D A LANGUAGES LIMITED, showcases the types of companies well-suited to deliver such services, highlighting the feasibility for similar organisations to achieve success in future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

008385 - Interpreting and Translation Services

Notice Description

The provision of a high quality, cost effective and efficient Interpreting, Translation and Communication Support Service is required to be delivered on behalf of Newcastle City Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7a9ed2e-a04b-4713-93b5-7b33df1f3600
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53f78763-b2f7-4528-87f8-30525179ef8d
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2024 - 8 Sep 2026 1-2 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
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D A LANGUAGES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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