Planning

Soft Market Test - AfC Translation and Interpreting Services

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES

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Planning

07 Jul 2023 at 13:42

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is planning a tender for the provision of AfC Translation and Interpreting Services. This procurement opportunity aims to enhance translation and interpreting services focused on children in specific London boroughs, seeking cost-saving efficiencies. The tender is in the planning stage, with a future notice date of October 2, 2023. The contract period is from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, and is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender by The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames presents an opportunity for businesses offering interpretation and translation services, particularly those with expertise in artistic and literary creation. Companies based in England can compete for this contract, which focuses on improving services within specific operational areas. The procurement process prioritises efficiency and cost-saving measures while catering to the needs of children in the designated areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Test - AfC Translation and Interpreting Services

Notice Description

Achieving for Children is reviewing its commissioning intentions and has identified the need for improved translation and interpreting services specifically focused on children while also emphasising the importance of finding cost saving and efficiencies in the delivery of these services. . Currently, the commissioning of these services in Operational Area 1 (London Borough of Richmond and the Royal Borough of Kingston) and Operational Area 2 (the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead) lacks effectiveness, and inefficiencies in spending.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e11cf2f1-4605-4643-b5bb-0d00aeca9a6a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/894f4ea0-4d4f-4728-81c6-271ef8b318c4
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

79540000 - Interpretation services

92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and 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
7 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Oct 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT1 1EU
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
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
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kingston Town
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

Further Information

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