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AfC-Translation and Interpreting Services

ACHIEVING FOR CHILDREN COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Oct 2024 at 09:56

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Tender

23 Feb 2024 at 13:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "AfC-Translation and Interpreting Services" contract was initiated by Achieving for Children Community Interest Company. This contract, focusing on translation services under the industry category CPV 79530000, covers two lots: "Face to Face Interpreting and Translation including BSL Service" and "Virtual Interpreting Services," both for the regions of Kingston and Richmond (UKI63, UKI75). The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with significant dates including the announcement of the awarded contracts on 1st October 2024. The initial contract period is 24 months, with an option to extend by a further 12 months, totalling 36 months. The contracting stage is complete, and both lots have been awarded to TheBigWord Interpreting Services Limited, effective from 1st October 2024.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services, including British Sign Language (BSL). Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality, cost-efficient language services will find this contract appealing. The open procedure allows for wide competition, and the sizable contract duration offers long-term business stability. Achieving for Children Community Interest Company, as the buying organisation, provides reliable collaboration and support, ensuring that the required services are efficiently delivered to children, young people, and families across Kingston and Richmond. This tender is notably suited for firms that can meet high standards of quality while maintaining competitive pricing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AfC-Translation and Interpreting Services

Notice Description

Translation and Interpreting Services in Kingston and Richmond

Lot Information

Virtual Interpreting Services in Kingston and Richmond

To provide Virtual Interpreting Services in Kingston and Richmond

Options: The initial contract period is for 24 months (2 years), with an option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months. The overall contract term is therefore for 36 months (3 years).

Face to Face Interpreting and Translation including BSL Service in Kingston and Richmond

To provide Face to Face Interpreting and Translation including BSL Service in Kingston and Richmond

Options: The initial contract period is for 24 months (2 years), with an option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months. The overall contract term is therefore for 36 months (3 years).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043c82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031819-2024
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
Large

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
4 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20241 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ACHIEVING FOR CHILDREN COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY
Additional Buyers

Achieving for Children Community Interest Company

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TWICKENHAM
Postcode
TW1 3BZ
Postcode Area
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton, TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Twickenham Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THEBIGWORD INTERPRETING SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

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