Tender

ITT for the Provision of Interpreting and Translation Services

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Dec 2016 at 11:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Sandwell is currently inviting tenders for the provision of Interpreting and Translation Services through an open procurement process. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) is a part of establishing a Framework Agreement with multiple suppliers, catering to various language needs as outlined in the specifications. The tender period is set to close on 20 January 2017 at 15:00 hours, with the resulting contract expected to commence on 1 April 2017 and last until 31 March 2020. Interested suppliers can access the tender documents through the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal, located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for language service providers to expand their business, particularly those specializing in interpretation and translation services. With a total estimated value of £400,000 over the contract duration, businesses equipped to handle diverse languages are particularly encouraged to participate. Companies that can demonstrate capacity and reliability in service delivery will likely find this tender beneficial for further growth in the public sector. Engaging in this Framework Agreement will enhance suppliers’ visibility and access to local government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT for the Provision of Interpreting and Translation Services

Notice Description

ITT for the Provision of Interpreting and Translation Services The Borough Council of Sandwell (the Council) wishes to invite interested parties ("Tenderers") to participate in a Tender exercise to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Interpreting and Translation services. The Council has a requirement for the provision of an Interpreting and Translation service. The Council wishes to invite interested parties ("Tenderers") to participate in a tender exercise to establish a multiple supplier Framework Agreement for the reliable supply of these services ("the Invitation To Tender"). The Council requires a number of service providers with the capacity to provide the range of languages set out in Section 2 Requirement & Specification. The total value excluding VAT for the entire duration of the Framework Agreement is estimated to be in the region of PS400,000. This value is based on historical spend data and is intended to be used as a guide only and is not a guarantee of the level of business that will be generated from the Framework Agreement. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View the On-Line Questionnaire and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. Please be mindful that if you are cut and pasting your question responses onto the On-Line Questionnaire that you do so from a notepad document, this is due to the fact that some special characters are not accepted within the On-Line Questionnaire. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Friday 20 January 2017 at 15:00hrs

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee1ced47-0074-4a7c-8714-6f204939a9ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef56b9e7-ba80-44d8-8898-4a24eb789b7c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 3-4 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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