Tender

RES/PS/Language Services Framework

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Jul 2022 at 13:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is currently conducting a tender for the "RES/PS/Language Services Framework" aimed at establishing a framework for its Translation and Interpreting Service. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically in the interpretation and translation services industry, with a total budget of £1,500,000. The tender document was published on 29th July 2022 and is in the open procurement stage, following an open procedure. Interested parties must submit their bids by 26th August 2022, and the contract is set to commence on 23rd October 2022 and run until 22nd October 2024, serving the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in language services, particularly those that offer translation and interpretation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they are suitable providers for this framework. Companies that can deliver high-quality, reliable language support across various sectors will be well-positioned to compete, especially those who can respond flexibly to the high demand for interpreting in rare languages.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RES/PS/Language Services Framework

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement exercise is to establish a framework for Bristol City Council Translations and Interpreting Service. TIS (Translation and Interpreting Service) have an internal offering and provide language services across the council and external organisations spanning all sectors. TIS cover Bristol and neighbouring areas and provide a first class, confidential interpreting, and translation service in English and over 50 other languages. The Interpreters and Translators are highly experienced and professional, offering an effective and efficient service. Due to high demand and rare languages, TIS cannot always meet the service demand with the in-house interpreters and translators and seek to commission a provider to support the in-house team. This advert replaces BRISTOLCC001-DN620975-51717357 (DN620975) as an issue was discovered with the ProContract project meaning a new project was created to replace it.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e04f8d87-b0d4-4cf3-983f-2f423624799f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79530000 - Translation services

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Oct 2022 - 22 Oct 2024 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
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tom Lynes
Contact Email
tom.lynes@bristol.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

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