Award

TC003 - Interpretation Services

METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF BOLTON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Dec 2022 at 14:52

Tender

03 Aug 2022 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Borough of Bolton has successfully awarded a contract for Interpretation Services under the title "TC003". The procurement exercise was carried out as an Open Invitation to Tender (ITT), resulting in the appointment of two providers onto the Framework Agreement. The contract was signed on 18th November 2022, with a total contract value of £190,988 GBP. The buying organisation, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, located in Bolton, United Kingdom, led this procurement stage to completion.

This tender for Interpretation Services presents a business opportunity for service providers in the translation industry. Businesses offering interpretation services, particularly those with expertise in providing quality services and demonstrating social value impact, would be well-suited to compete. The tender process followed an open procurement method, allowing fair competition among potential suppliers. The submission deadline for bids was 2nd September 2022, with electronic submissions being accepted. Interested businesses should closely align their bids with the stated award criteria, focusing on quality, social value, and competitive pricing to secure opportunities for growth through this tender.

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Notice Title

TC003 - Interpretation Services

Notice Description

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") received tenders for TC003 - Interpretation Services which were subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. This procurement exercise was run as an Open Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the Authority appointed 2 Providers onto the Framework Agreement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") received tenders for TC003 - Interpretation Services which were subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. This procurement exercise was run as an Open Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the Authority appointed 2 Providers onto the Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035893
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034218-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£190,988 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 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
METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF BOLTON
Additional Buyers

THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON

Contact Name
Mrs Sarah Atherton
Contact Email
sarah.atherton@bolton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 1RU
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUPREME LINGUISTIC SERVICES T/A PREMIUM LINGUISTIC SERVICES

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