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ITT for the Provision of Interpreting and Translation Services - AWARD

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Feb 2018 at 13:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently at the award stage of the procurement process for the "ITT for the Provision of Interpreting and Translation Services". This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically interpretation services, with a total estimated value of approximately £400,000 for the duration of the Framework Agreement, which spans from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2020. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the notable deadline for the tender submission was on 20 January 2017.

This tender represents significant opportunities for business growth in the area of interpreting and translation services, ideally suited to larger service providers or established companies with the capability to deliver a diverse range of language services. Businesses with expertise in communication, linguistics, and culturally sensitive engagements are encouraged to participate, particularly those that can effectively handle various languages as specified in the requirements. Successful firms can leverage this framework agreement to secure ongoing contracts with the council and expand their client base in the local government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT for the Provision of Interpreting and Translation Services - AWARD

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-feee3c11-cc07-4427-9fbb-68c0cc6543b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a731e7c-4a8a-4d13-9fdd-a6115ccbdad1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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

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
2 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20179 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 3-4 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

FIVE STAR INTERPRETING & TRANSLATIONS

HUXTON RESOURCING

PLSP

SANDWELL DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

SUPREME LINGUISTIC SERVICES T/A PREMIUM LINGUISTIC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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