Award

For the Provision of Translation & Interpreting Services

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Oct 2024 at 10:17

Tender

05 Jul 2024 at 07:03

Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council has awarded contracts for the provision of Translation & Interpreting Services, following an open procurement method. This service, classified under CPV code 79530000, is essential for facilitating communication with clients whose first language is not English. The procurement, initiated as a tender and now in the award stage, includes multiple channels of interpreting services including face-to-face, telephone, video/online, and written translations. The awarded contracts, signed on 29th October 2024, involve multiple suppliers such as D A Languages Ltd, Absolute Interpreting and Translations Ltd, and Supreme Linguistic Services, based in various regions across the UK. The services are specifically targeted for delivery in the region UKF11.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in language services. Given the nature of the contract, companies that offer high-quality translation and interpreting services across different modes are well-suited to compete. The contract spans initially for three years, with potential extensions up to a maximum of five years, indicating a substantial and stable engagement. Firms with robust systems for managing bilingual communication, flexible service delivery models, including virtual and face-to-face interactions, and the ability to meet the high standards of quality and price criteria set by Derby City Council, stand to benefit from such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

For the Provision of Translation & Interpreting Services

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to procure providers to carry out translation services to effectively communicate with clients where English is not their first language. Multiple channels for Interpreting will be used in order to enable individuals who have limited spoken English to communicate with members of the council through the use of an interpreter; including telephone (mobile and land-line), face-to-face, virtual meetings and written translations. Awarded parties will provide a reliable pathway for service users and a system that reduces spend for the organisation and maximises opportunities.

Lot Information

Face to Face Interpretation

Face to Face Interpretation

Options: The initial contract period is three years, with options to extend for two further years in annual increments. Maximum contract period is, therefore, five years. Potential dates for advertising renewals if options are not taken are August 2027 and August 2028.

Renewal: Up to two annual extensions, making the overall contract period up to five years. Potential dates for advertising renewals if options are not taken are July 2027 and July 2028.

Telephone Interpretation

Telephone Interpretation

Options: The initial contract period is three years, with options to extend for two further years in annual increments. Maximum contract period is, therefore, five years. Potential dates for advertising renewals if options are not taken are August 2027 and August 2028.

Renewal: Up to two annual extensions, making the overall contract period up to five years. Potential dates for advertising renewals if options are not taken are July 2027 and July 2028.

Written Translations

Written Translation

Options: The initial contract period is three years, with options to extend for two further years in annual increments. Maximum contract period is, therefore, five years. Potential dates for advertising renewals if options are not taken are August 2027 and August 2028.

Renewal: Up to two annual extensions, making the overall contract period up to five years. Potential dates for advertising renewals if options are not taken are July 2027 and July 2028.

Video/Online Interpreting

Video/Online Interpreting

Options: The initial contract period is three years, with options to extend for two further years in annual increments. Maximum contract period is, therefore, five years. Potential dates for advertising renewals if options are not taken are August 2027 and August 2028.

Renewal: Up to two annual extensions, making the overall contract period up to five years. Potential dates for advertising renewals if options are not taken are July 2027 and July 2028.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047ae1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035129-2024
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£740,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,332,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 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
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Paul Hallsworth
Contact Email
procurement@derby.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1332640768

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF11 Derby

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ABSOLUTE INTERPRETING AND TRANSLATIONS

D A LANGUAGES

SUPREME LINGUISTIC SERVICES

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