Planning

Language Services

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Planning

05 Nov 2021 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is initiating a planned procurement process for language services, particularly interpretation services, across the justice system in England and Wales, as well as some tribunals in Scotland. This contract is in the planning stage and is expected to be available in various lots, with the future notice date set for 9th May 2022. Interested suppliers are invited to submit a questionnaire by 22nd November 2021 to express their capability to provide face-to-face, telephone, and video interpreting services for both spoken and non-spoken languages. The procurement is classified under the CPV code 79540000, indicating it involves various interpretation services within the broader category of services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in language services, particularly those offering interpretation and related services targeting the public sector. Companies that focus on innovative delivery methods, including technological solutions for remote interpreting, may find themselves particularly well-suited for this contract. As the MoJ continues its market engagement, businesses should be prepared to adapt their proposals to meet specific requirements that may emerge, while keeping in mind the opportunity to establish long-term relationships within the justice sector.

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Notice Title

Language Services

Notice Description

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is exploring the capability and capacity of suppliers for the provision of language services across the justice system. This is expected to include face to face, telephone and video interpreting services for spoken and non-spoken languages and quality assurance of all language services. Translation and transcription is not currently in scope. The services will be required across the justice sector, including for all courts and tribunals in England and Wales and some tribunals in Scotland, as well as for other justice sector bodies. It is likely the contract will be divided into lots but this is to be developed as part of our market engagement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope and structure of this procurement will be further developed following market and stakeholder engagement and may change as a result of this ongoing activity. MoJ reserves the right to conduct further engagement activity with suppliers who show interest in the required services. Nothing within the notice commits the MoJ to conduct a tender exercise or enter into an Agreement and all information is indicative and subject to change. Additional information: The MoJ invites interested providers to complete the questionnaire linked below by the 22/11/2021 https://forms.office.com/r/x7ZcjWtdzk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f463
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027894-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

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
5 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 May 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mojprocurementlang@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

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