Award

Provision of Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Services

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

06 Apr 2023 at 12:14

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of translation, interpretation, and transcription services. The contract, with a value of £200,000, was awarded to AA Global Language Services Ltd. The procurement process, which was of selective type through a restricted procedure, has been completed. The contract period runs from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2025. The tender period ended on February 3, 2023. This opportunity falls under the main procurement category of services, specifically in the translation services industry. The contract will cater to communication support services in Yorkshire and the Humber.

This awarded tender presents a business growth opportunity for language service providers, particularly those experienced in translation, interpretation, and transcription services. Companies with capabilities in language services, especially those with a large scale of operations, are well-suited to compete and deliver the required communication support services to Barnsley Council. Businesses interested in this opportunity should align their offerings to meet the service requirements and customer access needs of the council to enhance their chances of securing similar future contracts in the language services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Services

Notice Description

Provision of translation, interpretation and transcription service in order to ensure that Barnsley Council continues to have access to suitable and sufficient communication support services that meet our business needs, service requirements and our customer's access needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f763f2e-713a-4cc4-aab6-69bfd0eafd63
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 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
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Toni Hanson
Contact Email
procurement@barnsley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1226772752

Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AA GLOBAL LANGUAGE SERVICES

Further Information

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