Tender

Language Services

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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25 Nov 2020 at 14:12

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17 Nov 2020 at 10:23

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17 Nov 2020 at 09:44

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16 Nov 2020 at 14:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has initiated a tender process for 'Language Services', focusing on video and face-to-face interpreting services as well as translation for the PACCo project, which spans from January 2021 to June 2023. The procurement method is selective, involving a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services framework (Language Services RM1092, Lot 1: Managed Service Provision). The tender is set to close on 14 December 2020, and the total contract value is £30,000, with delivery expected in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable business opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, particularly those experienced in language services. With the increased demand for interpreting and translation services, suitable competitors include language service providers, translators, and interpretation agencies that can effectively support public sector projects, especially under Covid-19 protocols.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Language Services

Notice Description

Video/remote interpreting services and or face to face interpreting services Covid permitting and translation for the PACCo project. January 2021 to June 2023. Additional information: This opportunity is being procured via Crown Commercial Services framework: Language Services (RM1092), Lot 1: Managed Service Provision of Language Services. This opportunity is open for competition for suppliers within the framework only. Please return all bids and requests for information to the following email address: PACColanguagebids@environment-agency.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f1df2da-5845-4f7a-9e70-56cd13ba425a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7LQ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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