Tender

Translation Services - Middle East, North Africa, (MENA) and Portugal Regions

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Dec 2022 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council in the Middle East, North Africa Region (MENA) and Portugal has initiated a tender process under the legal basis scheme of CELEX. The procurement involves Translation Services for various languages, including English, French, Arabic, and Portuguese, divided into different lots. The total contract value is £200,000 GBP. The framework agreement will be for a duration of 24 months with a possible extension. The tender deadline is on January 16, 2023, and the bid opening is scheduled for January 17, 2023, with an online ceremony through the intend portal.

This tender opportunity by the British Council presents a chance for language service providers to offer translation and interpretation services across cultural engagement programs in the specified regions. Businesses specializing in language services and with experience in translation between English, Arabic, French, and Portuguese are well-suited to compete in this tender. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing up to three participants to secure contracts through a framework agreement, providing long-term business growth opportunities in the Middle East, North Africa, and Portugal regions.

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Notice Title

Translation Services - Middle East, North Africa, (MENA) and Portugal Regions

Notice Description

The British Council in Middle East, North Africa Region (MENA) and Portugal are seeking to contract up to three suppliers/Lot (individuals or organizations) to provide translation and interpretation services across all cultural engagement programmes and other functions where needed. The suppliers are to be contracted through framework agreements. The translation services needed include English, French, Arabic, and Portuguese languages, and the tender is divided into lots as following:1. Lot 1 - English / Modern Standard Arabic and Vice Versa Translation Services2. Lot 2 - English / French and Vice Versa Translation Services3. Lot 3 - English / Portuguese and Vice Versa Translation Services4. Lot 4 - Interpretation Services (if you are applying only for interpretation services)

Lot Information

English / Modern Standard Arabic and Vice Versa Translation Services

The British Council in Middle East, North Africa Region (MENA) and Portugal are seeking to contract up to three suppliers/Lot (individuals or organizations) to provide translation and interpretation services across all cultural engagement programmes and other functions where needed. The suppliers are to be contracted through framework agreements

Renewal: The contract is valid for 24 months with an option to extend for another 12 months

English / French and Vice Versa Translation Services

The British Council in Middle East, North Africa Region (MENA) and Portugal are seeking to contract up to three suppliers/Lot (individuals or organizations) to provide translation and interpretation services across all cultural engagement programmes and other functions where needed. The suppliers are to be contracted through framework agreements.

Renewal: Contract is valid for 24 months with an option to extend for another 12 months

English / Portuguese and Vice Versa Translation Services

The British Council in Middle East, North Africa Region (MENA) and Portugal are seeking to contract up to three suppliers/Lot (individuals or organizations) to provide translation and interpretation services across all cultural engagement programmes and other functions where needed. The suppliers are to be contracted through framework agreements

Renewal: Contract is valid for 24 months with an option to extend for another 12 months

Interpretation Services (if you are applying only for interpretation services)

The British Council in Middle East, North Africa Region (MENA) and Portugal are seeking to contract up to three suppliers/Lot (individuals or organizations) to provide translation and interpretation services across all cultural engagement programmes and other functions where needed. The suppliers are to be contracted through framework agreements

Renewal: contract is valid for 24 months with an option to extend for 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0391ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035664-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jad.hamze@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DUBAI
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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