This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

28 Oct 2022 at 09:00

Tender

29 Jul 2022 at 13:59

Tender

27 Jul 2022 at 10:10

Planning

07 Jul 2022 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Bristol City Council has completed the procurement process for a Language Services Framework titled "RES/PS/Language Services Framework" in the services industry category. The framework covers interpretation, translation, and British Sign Language services. It includes lots for different types of services like face-to-face interpreting, telephone interpreting, video interpreting, written translations, British Sign Language interpreting, and British Sign Language translation. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and multiple suppliers have been awarded contracts for different lots.

This tender by Bristol City Council presents opportunities for language service providers to engage in face-to-face interpreting, telephone interpreting, video interpreting, written translations, British Sign Language interpreting, and British Sign Language translation services. Businesses specializing in language services, particularly in interpretation and translation, would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The framework provides a platform for service providers to support the council's language needs and expand their business through long-term contractual arrangements for service provision and potential extensions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

RES/PS/Language Services Framework

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for Bristol City Councils Interpretation, Translation and British Sign Language requirements.

Lot Information

Face-to-face Interpreting

Face-to-face interpreting services.

Renewal: Optional 2 x 12 month extensions to the framework

Telephone Interpreting

Telephone interpreting services.

Renewal: Optional 2 x 12 month extensions to the framework

Video Interpreting

Video Interpreting services.

Renewal: Optional 2 x 12 month extensions to the framework

Written Translations

Written translation services.

Renewal: Optional 2 x 12 month extensions to the framework

British Sign Language Interpreting

British Sign Language Interpretations services.

Renewal: Optional 2 x 12 month extensions to the framework

British Sign Language Translation

British Sign Language Translation services.

Renewal: Optional 2 x 12 month extensions to the framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034f3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030443-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
28 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Jul 2022Expired
Award Date
10 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bristol City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK11 Bristol, City of

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
18
Supplier Names

Absolute Interpreting and Translation Ltd

Absolute Interpreting and Translations

Absolute Interpreting and Translations Ltd

Clear Voice Interpreters & Translation

Drip Media

Involve Visual Collaboration Ltd

Language Empire Limited

Language Empire Ltd

Language Line Limited

Lingvo House Translation Services Ltd

Lipspeaker UK Ltd

Oncall Interpreters

PAB Languages Centre Ltd

Royal Association for Deaf People (RAD)

SigningWorks Ltd

Supreme Linguistic Services t/a Premium Linguistic Services

Supreme Linguistic Services t/a Premium Linguistic Services Ltd

thebigword Interpreting Services Ltd

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