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Language Services

DERBYSHIRE SUPPORT & FACILITIES SERVICES

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04 Apr 2025 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire Support & Facilities Services has completed the award stage of a procurement process for the provision of Language Services, using the NOECPC Language Services Framework Ref NOE.0583, Lot 1a Managed Service. This contract pertains to the interpretation services industry category (CPV 79540000) and requires service delivery within the United Kingdom, specifically Chesterfield (S44 5BL). The procurement method used is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process ended on 10th January 2025 and the contract period spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2030. The total contract value is £160,427.85.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in language and interpretation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, given the procurement’s suitability focus. Absolute Interpreting and Translations Ltd, an SME, has successfully been awarded the contract. Businesses with expertise in managing service frameworks and delivering interpretive services within hospital or healthcare settings would be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for growth and expansion.

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Notice Title

Language Services

Notice Description

Provision of Language Services, via NOECPC Language Services Framework Ref NOE.0583, Lot 1a Managed Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8d84641-0ef9-4277-b641-b9215c235b4d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec466338-4cf8-479f-8510-7cefb682451f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,427 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,427 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 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
DERBYSHIRE SUPPORT & FACILITIES SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTERFIELD
Postcode
S44 5BL
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF12 East Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chesterfield
Electoral Ward
Spire
Westminster Constituency
Chesterfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABSOLUTE INTERPRETING AND TRANSLATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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