Award

Interpretation and Translation Services

TELFORD AND WREKIN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Mar 2024 at 12:15

Tender

02 Jan 2024 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Telford and Wrekin Council has recently completed a procurement process for Interpretation and Translation Services. This procurement falls under the services category and includes two lots: Interpretation Services and Translation Services. The successful bidders for each lot were Word360 Limited and Supreme Linguistic Services Ltd. The contract values were £335,000 for Interpretation Services and £95,000 for Translation Services. The deadline for submissions was 2nd February 2024. The buying organisation is located in Telford, United Kingdom.

This tender for Interpretation and Translation Services by the Telford and Wrekin Council presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in interpretation and translation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in interpretation and translation services would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The procurement process was open, providing a chance for a diverse range of suppliers to participate. The contract period spans from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2029, giving the chosen suppliers a long-term partnership opportunity with the council.

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Notice Title

Interpretation and Translation Services

Notice Description

Interpretation and Translation ServicesLot 1: Interpretation Services (including Face-to-Face, Telephone and Video)Lot 2: Translation Services (including Transcription and Additional Services)Bidders do not have to bid for both Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated separately and the successful Bidder could win either one or both Lots.

Lot Information

Lot 1: Interpretation Services

Lot 1: Interpretation Services (including Face-to-Face, Telephone and Video)

Lot 2: Translation Services

Lot 2: Translation Services (including Transcription and Additional Services)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042a4d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007838-2024
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
£430,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£430,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£430,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
3 months prior to contract expiry date

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TELFORD AND WREKIN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Elaine North
Contact Email
elaine.north@telford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1952383728

Buyer Location

Locality
TELFORD
Postcode
TF3 4JA
Post Town
Telford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin

Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Westminster Constituency
Telford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

SUPREME LINGUISTIC SERVICES LTD T/A PREMIUM LINGUISTIC SERVICES

WORD360

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