Award

The Provision of Interpretation and Translation Services

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

24 Sep 2024 at 07:32

Award Notice
Tender

21 Aug 2023 at 12:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Interpretation and Translation Services, with the contract awarded on 19th March 2024. This tender, valued at £1,200,000, falls under the CPV classifications of Interpretation Services (79540000) and Translation Services (79530000). The service entails providing comprehensive language support for the Council's various functions, including social care, education, and highways, among others, with delivery across England. The contract, procured through an open procedure, spans from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025, ensuring high quality, timely, and cost-effective language support services.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in language support services to collaborate with a prominent local authority. The open procedure and the endorsement for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) make this an attractive prospect for capable providers aiming to enhance their credentials and establish a foothold in the public sector. Companies with proven expertise in handling diverse language needs, especially those adept at managing large contracts across multiple domains, will find this tender particularly beneficial for their growth and operational portfolio expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Interpretation and Translation Services

Notice Description

This is an invitation to provide a comprehensive language support service for Leicestershire County Council, a second-tier local authority. The Council has responsibility for adult and children social care, education, highways, heritage services, trading standards and other functions. The objectives of the procurement are: * To secure a high quality and reliable language support service * To ensure that language support services are available at a right time * To ensure clarity in contractual and administrative arrangements for delivery of the service * To ensure value for money

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d1ad9822-a581-43f7-898a-dd736dfeb6b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2636472c-49e7-441e-a44d-7acd7dc6ceae
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

79530000 - Translation services

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ABSOLUTE INTERPRETING AND TRANSLATIONS

D A LANGUAGES

SUPREME LINGUISTIC SERVICES T/A PREMIUM LINGUISTIC SERVICES

WORD LANGUAGE SERVICES

Further Information

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