Tender

Milton Keynes Council - Language Service Framework

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Feb 2019 at 13:17

Tender Notice
Tender

19 Feb 2019 at 16:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Milton Keynes Council is currently undertaking a public procurement process titled "Milton Keynes Council - Language Service Framework," aimed at establishing a framework agreement for language support services. This initiative falls under the industry category of Interpretation and Translation Services, with a total project value of £3,200,000. The procurement method is classified as open, and the deadline for submitting tenders is 18 March 2019. The services will be delivered across the South East region of the United Kingdom, with contracts expected to commence on 1 June 2019 and extend until 31 May 2023.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the language services sector, particularly those specialising in interpretation and translation. Companies with capabilities in face-to-face interpretation and sensory impairment services, as well as those providing translation services, should consider competing for this framework agreement. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the framework aims to include multiple service providers across its four distinct service lots.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Milton Keynes Council - Language Service Framework

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement exercise is to establish a framework agreement with several Service Providers to supply language support Services to Clients who speak, communicate or read languages other than English, or who need to communicate in English in non-standard ways e.g. via audio media, either individually or in groups. The framework will enable MK Language Services to call upon Service Providers listed to support interpreter and translation service demands booked through MK Language Services. Please note as this a framework agreement there are no volume guarantees. The Services sought under this framework agreement will be split into the following four lots, delivered through a subcontracting arrangement via MK Language Service: Lot 1 - Face to Face Interpretation Services - Multiple Service Providers Lot 2 - Sensory Impairment Interpretation and Translation Services, (including but not limited to British sign language, lip speaking, speech-to-text operators, Braille transcription and audio transcription.) - Multiple Service Providers Lot 3 - Translation Services (including hard copy and electronic translation services) - single Service Provider Lot 4 - All, this Lot combines all of the elements under Lot 1, 2 and 3 and is only to be utilised when an assignment requires combination of services available under Lot 1, 2 and 3. - Multiple Service Providers All information is available on the LGSS e-tendering portal ProContract - https://www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f79df612-34a1-47a3-ae05-03f70096fdd5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b85ca48-1129-4450-98fe-cfb98f71f31f
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
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
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2019 - 31 May 2023 4-5 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
MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

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