Award

Lot 1c Managed Service for Language Services - Local Gov & Wider

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

11 Jan 2022 at 16:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Leicestershire County Council, which has recently awarded the contract for "Lot 1c Managed Service for Language Services - Local Gov & Wider." This service falls under the interpretation and translation services industry category and is based in Leicester, England. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, with the contract period beginning on 1st February 2022 and set to conclude on 31st January 2025. The contract value is £248,000, and the opportunity was officially awarded on 4th January 2022, with publication of the award notice occurring on 11th January 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in language services, particularly those able to provide face-to-face, telephone, and video interpretation, as well as translation and transcription services. Companies that are well-suited to compete would include established language service providers, as well as newer firms looking to expand their service offerings within the public sector framework. Engaging in this contract could enhance their visibility and experience in handling large-scale public contracts.

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Notice Title

Lot 1c Managed Service for Language Services - Local Gov & Wider

Notice Description

The Service Provider will provide a seamless, end-to-end service, offering advisory and administration support, and will be required to deliver the following Services: * Face to Face Interpretation Services - Spoken * Face to Face Interpretation Services - Non-Spoken * Telephone Interpretation Services * Video Interpretation Services - Spoken * Video Interpretation Services - Non-Spoken * Translation, Transcription and Additional Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc005fc0-658e-4f29-bf43-b8e54b12ebe6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/929dd8e0-8763-4fe2-b069-161d24c94b15
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£248,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£248,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2025 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Shradha Shukla
Contact Email
shradha.shukla@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1163051517

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DA LANGUAGES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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