Award

Translation and Language Services

WAKEFIELD COUNCIL

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Award

13 Nov 2024 at 11:29

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wakefield Council has completed the tender process and awarded a contract for "Translation and Language Services" under the CCS Language Services RM6141 Framework. This selective procurement method involves a call-off from a framework agreement, with the awarded contract to Language Empire Limited. Valued at GBP 1,000,000, the contract began on 18 October 2024 and will run until 17 October 2026, with an option to extend for two additional 12-month periods. The service delivery is focused in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, with the procurement category classified under CPV 79530000 (Translation services). The key deadline for the tender period was 19 June 2024, and the award was officially published on 13 November 2024.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses engaged in providing translation services, particularly larger organisations with significant capacity to manage extensive service commitments. The nature of the framework agreement suggests potential for ongoing work subject to performance, creating long-term business prospects. Enterprises able to deliver high-quality translation services and meet Wakefield Council's specific regional needs within Yorkshire and the Humber would be well-suited to compete for future similar tenders. Additionally, firms with established infrastructure and resource management capabilities would benefit from aligning with the procurement requirements of such significant public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Translation and Language Services

Notice Description

Call off from CCS Language Services RM6141 Framework. Option to extend contract for 2 x 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f36ec334-c4de-4d37-92be-6b9f76793119
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
17 Oct 2024 - 17 Oct 2026 1-2 years
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
WAKEFIELD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 2EB
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANGUAGE EMPIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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