Award

Sub-Titling Service

SENEDD CYMRU / WELSH PARLIAMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Sep 2021 at 14:25

Tender

09 Jun 2021 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament is undertaking a procurement process for a contract titled "Sub-Titling Service" within the translation services industry. This initiative is currently in the Award stage, with the procurement valued at £220,000 and was signed on 1 September 2021. Suppliers interested in this opportunity are required to register on the Bravo Solution portal to access relevant documents and respond to the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ). The delivery address for the services will be based in Cardiff, located in the UKL22 region.

This contract provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in bilingual sub-titling, translation, and video editing services, particularly those experienced in producing content in both English and Welsh. Companies that demonstrate strong technical capabilities, quality of service, and competitive pricing would be well suited to compete. The procurement method adopted is selective through a restricted procedure, allowing for a focused pool of qualified bidders, enhancing the chances for SMEs and specific consortia in this niche market.

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Notice Title

Sub-Titling Service

Notice Description

The Senedd currently subtitles its in-house videos by transcribing the content and subsequently translating the transcription to provide bilingual subtitles in line with the Official Languages Scheme namely English and Welsh, and for accessibility purposes. This includes using a mix of editing tools including Adobe Premier Pro, YouTube and Clideo. The Senedd is looking to put a contract in place for bilingual (English and Welsh) Sub-titling services. The services required will include sub-titling video and social media clips. The content will be sent in MP4 format and will vary in duration.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Senedd currently subtitles its in-house videos by transcribing the content and subsequently translating the transcription to provide bilingual subtitles in line with the Official Languages Scheme namely English and Welsh, and for accessibility purposes. This includes using a mix of editing tools including Adobe Premier Pro, YouTube and Clideo. The Senedd is looking to put a contract in place for bilingual (English and Welsh) Sub-titling services. The services required will include sub-titling video and social media clips. The content will be sent in MP4 format and will vary in duration.

Renewal: The contract opportunity for the renewal of this service will be advertised in May 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ba16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021654-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
May 2026

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SENEDD CYMRU / WELSH PARLIAMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
helena.heath@senedd.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3002006549

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF99 1SN
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
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATEBOL CYF

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