Tender

Interpretation & Translation Services ITMC

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

25 May 2022 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council is currently seeking suppliers for Interpretation and Translation Services through a selective tender known as "Interpretation & Translation Services ITMC". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on translation services (CPV code: 79530000). The tender period will close on 14th June 2022, after which invitations for the second stage will be issued the same day. The contract is expected to commence on 1st August 2022 and will run for five years, ending on 31st July 2027. The service will primarily be required within the region of Aberdeen, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in interpretation and translation services, particularly those already on the NHS Framework, as only they may compete. By participating in this process, suppliers can potentially secure long-term contracts, enhance their portfolio, and establish a robust presence in the public sector. Firms that possess the capability to deliver high-quality language services, especially in legal or healthcare domains, would be well-suited to respond to this tender.

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Notice Title

Interpretation & Translation Services ITMC

Notice Description

Invitation to mini competition using the NHS Framework Interpterion and translation services SBS/21/NL/ZWV/10127

Lot Information

Lot 1

Interpretation & Translation Services 10127 NHS Framework, using a mini competition to find best value. Additional information: Only Suppliers on the NHS Framework for Interpretation and Translation services will be considered for this piece of procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033fe7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014657-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
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
25 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jon.bradley@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467539600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

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