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Language Services Framework Agreement

OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT

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Award

11 Dec 2019 at 14:38

Tender

01 Jul 2019 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is inviting tenders for the "Language Services Framework Agreement," which encompasses multilingual translation, transcription, and interpreting services across the United Kingdom and internationally. This procurement is classified under the CPV code for Translation services and includes two lots: Lot 1 for Translation & Transcription Services and Lot 2 for Interpreting Services. The open procurement process concluded the tender period on 6th August 2019, with the contract commencing on 8th September 2019 and set to conclude on 7th September 2023. The contracted work will be delivered to various locations, including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, and other global regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in language services to establish their presence in both the domestic and international markets. Companies proficient in translation and interpretation services, as well as those with experience in working closely with public sector clients, will find the competitive advantage needed to engage effectively in this framework. Notably, potential suppliers may include a range of SMEs that provide innovative and reliable language solutions, thus contributing to their business growth within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Language Services Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The Buying Authorities have a requirement for the provision of Multilingual translation, transcription & interpreting services throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. It is the intention to appoint five (5) suitably qualified and experienced Contractors to each of the two (2) lots within this Framework to work closely with the individual Buying Authorities to provide a reliable, ethical, honest and transparent service. Lot 1 : Translation & Transcription Services. Lot 2 : Interpreting Services. Additional information: This Invitation to Tender ("ITT") has been issued by The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult ("The Authority") as collaboration lead on behalf of the Catapult Centres and their Trading Subsidiaries (the "Buying Authorities"), Details of Catapult Centres can be found at https://catapult.org.uk/catapult-centres/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc3b63bc-42c8-459e-8ff3-b8ac0ce68912
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8b2e704-19a8-41f3-b73b-dc7296ba5c58
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79530000 - Translation services

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2019 - 15 Dec 2023 4-5 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
OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1RD
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

AA GLOBAL LANGUAGE SERVICES

AST LANGUAGE SERVICES

CINTRA

D A LANGUAGES

GLOBAL LANGAUGE SERVICES

INTERTRANSLATIONS

LANGUAGE LINE

SUPREME LINGUISTIC SERVICES T/A PREMIUM LINGUISTIC SERVICES

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