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Translation and Interpretation Services

Ashford Borough Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jul 2024 at 22:35

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Tender

28 Mar 2024 at 17:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of Translation and Interpretation Services, specifically to aid their Housing Service. The procurement, with the title "Translation and Interpretation Services," falls under the services category and focuses on interpretation and translation for individuals whose first language is not English. The council sought bids through an open procedure covering the UKJ4 region, culminating in an award on 23rd July 2024. The successful contract, valued at approximately £46,137.50, was awarded to Word360 Limited, and the procurement process was governed by the European Union’s legal framework (directive 2014/24/EU). Key dates included the tender period ending on 29th April 2024, with bids opened shortly thereafter.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the translation and interpretation sector, particularly those with expertise in handling sensitive communications for diverse population groups. Companies capable of providing high-quality services to public sector entities, including collaboration with local authorities and partner agencies, would find this tender significant for business growth. The tender evaluation placed a strong emphasis on quality (60%) and cost (40%), making it an attractive opportunity for businesses that can deliver superior service at competitive prices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in regional service delivery and those capable of meeting specific language needs will be particularly well-suited to explore similar future opportunities offered by Ashford Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Translation and Interpretation Services

Notice Description

INTERPRETATION/24/1 Ashford Borough Council is looking to procure a supplier to provide Interpretation and Translation Services as required by the Housing Service for clients who English is not their first language. This may be working with individuals, families or larger groups and maybe working directly with members of the Housing Service (or other Services within the council) or partner agencies as required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

INTERPRETATION/24/1 Ashford Borough Council is looking to procure a supplier to provide Interpretation and Translation Services as required by the Housing Service for clients who English is not their first language. This may be working with individuals, families or larger groups and maybe working directly with members of the Housing Service (or other Services within the council) or partner agencies as required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044e94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022945-2024
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
£460,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£460,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,137 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20242 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
Ashford Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1PL
Postcode Area
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Word360 Limited

Further Information

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