Tender

The provision of Written Welsh Language Translation Services to the Vale of Glamorgan Council

VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Jun 2021 at 08:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is initiating a tender for the provision of Written Welsh Language Translation Services, valued at £634,544. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a submission deadline set for 8th July 2021. The successful contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2021 and will be conducted under an open procurement method, allowing for electronic submissions. The tender specifically seeks services located within the Vale of Glamorgan, UK, and potential bidders need to refer to specific documents for selection criteria and performance terms.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth for businesses specialising in translation services, particularly those with expertise in Welsh language translation. Companies that can effectively demonstrate their capability in meeting the requirements laid out in the tender documents will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Additionally, organisations that are accustomed to managing contractual obligations within a framework agreement format may excel in this tender, particularly as it allows for an initial contract period of three years with a possible extension.

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Notice Title

The provision of Written Welsh Language Translation Services to the Vale of Glamorgan Council

Notice Description

The Vale of Glamorgan Council wishes to purchase Welsh language written translation services from an external provider under a framework agreement

Lot Information

Lot 1

A framework agreement for the provision of Welsh Language written translation services by a single provider for an initial three years with the option to extend for a further year. Please note that this provision does not include interpretation services. Additional information: Please see tender documents for further details. All questions must be addressed through the Sell2Wales Portal.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b9c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012884-2021
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

79530000 - Translation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£634,544 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Four years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lbrown@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1446700111

Buyer Location

Locality
BARRY
Postcode
CF63 4RU
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Vale of Glamorgan
Electoral Ward
Castleland
Westminster Constituency
Vale of Glamorgan

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