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Translation and interpretation (Spoken) & (Unspoken) services

The North Yorkshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Mar 2024 at 11:48

Award Notice
Tender

11 Oct 2023 at 16:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has completed a procurement process for Translation and Interpretation services, including both spoken and unspoken services. This procurement aimed to facilitate communication between the authority and clients or customers needing interpretation or translation support. The process involved awarding contracts for Spoken Interpretation and Translation, Unspoken Interpretation and Translation, and Braille transcription and audio. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with key award dates in February 2024 and lot values ranging from £20,000 to over £790,000. The buying organisation's details, including contact information, can be found on their website for further engagement opportunities.

This recent tender for Translation and Interpretation services by The North Yorkshire Council presents significant business growth opportunities for language service providers and communication specialists. Companies offering interpretation services, translation expertise, and audio transcription capabilities are well-suited to compete for the awarded contracts. With rigorous quality criteria and price considerations forming key evaluation factors, businesses with a strong track record in prior experience, confidentiality, training qualifications, and flexibility have a competitive edge. The tender's open nature allows businesses across various scales to participate, leveraging the potential for long-term contract renewals and additional service options. The tender process highlights a commitment to transparency and compliance with regulations to ensure fair play and equal opportunities for all potential suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Translation and interpretation (Spoken) & (Unspoken) services

Notice Description

This procurement is for translation and interpretation (spoken) and (unspoken) services for North Yorkshire Council, the purpose of the services is to support and facilitate communication between the authority and clients or customers who require communication support through interpretation or translation.

Lot Information

Spoken Interpretation and Translation

Lot 1 is specific to spoken interpretation and translation. Services include; face to face interpretation, telephone and video interpretation and written translation. There is a requirement to provide the services across the geographic area of North Yorkshire, however there may be an occasional need to provide services outside of the county. Further information can be found in Volume 1 The Specification

Renewal: Initial Term: 01/04/2024 - 31/03/2027 Option to extend 1: 01/04/2027 - 31/03/2028 Option to extend 2: 01/04/2028 - 31/03/2029

Unspoken Interpretation and Translation

Lot 2 is specific to unspoken interpretation and translation. Services include; BSL face to face interpretation and BSL video interpretation. There is a requirement to provide the services across the geographic area of North Yorkshire, however there may be an occasional need to provide services outside of the county. Further information can be found in Volume 1 The Specification'

Renewal: Initial Term: 01/04/2024 - 31/03/2027 Option to extend 1: 01/04/2027 - 31/03/2028 Option to extend 2: 01/04/2028 - 31/03/2029

Braille transcription and audio

Lot 3 is specific to braille transcription and audio. Further information can be found in Volume 1 The Specification

Renewal: Initial Term: 01/04/2024 - 31/03/2027 Option to extend 1: 01/04/2027 - 31/03/2028 Option to extend 2: 01/04/2028 - 31/03/2029

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040b2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008982-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

79530000 - Translation services

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£998,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£845,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£845,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The North Yorkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Postcode Area
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Aa Global Language Services Ltd.

AaGlobal Language Services

Bid Services

Further Information

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