Tender

Managed Language Service

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Mar 2024 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Warrington Borough Council has issued a tender for a Managed Language Service. The procurement process is in the 'tender' stage with a closing date of 5th April 2024. The council seeks a language service provider to assist its diverse population, with the contract lasting initially for 61 months and having options for extensions. The procurement falls under the 'services' category and will be conducted electronically.

This tender from Warrington Borough Council provides an opportunity for language service providers to enhance their business growth. Companies specialised in translation and interpretation services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract duration of 61 months with possible extensions offers long-term business prospects for successful bidders, catering to the council's evolving language support needs.

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Notice Title

Managed Language Service

Notice Description

Warrington Borough Council requires a managed translation and interpretation service to assist with demand for its steadily increasing diverse population. Documentation related to this opportunity is available on the Chest e-procurement portal (www.the-chest.org,uk). Communications with the Council (including the electronic submission of tenders) will be conducted via the Chest.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Warrington Borough Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified organisations to provide a managed language service. Due to the increasingly diverse population it is anticipated that demand will continue to rise however it is not possible to predict future volumes of service as it provided on a case by case basis.

Renewal: The Contract shall be for an initial term of sixty (61) months with the option to extend for two (2) periods of twelve (12) months at the Council's discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0444b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006684-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2024Expired
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
WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Christopher Hilditch
Contact Email
childitch@warrington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1UH
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD61 Warrington

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

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