Planning

The Wales Interpretation and Translation Service (WITS) - Interpreting and Translation Service Delivery Methods

CARDIFF COUNCIL

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Planning

11 Jul 2024 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Cardiff Council is planning a procurement process for The Wales Interpretation and Translation Service (WITS) – Interpreting and Translation Service Delivery Methods. This service provides linguistic professionals in over 140 languages to various public sector organizations throughout Wales. The procurement is focused on exploring new service delivery methods for interpreter and translator support, including digital and AI-based solutions. The deadline for future notices related to this tender is set for 1st April 2025.

This tender from Cardiff Council presents an opportunity for businesses involved in language services, technology, and artificial intelligence to compete for contracts related to interpreter and translator support. Companies offering innovative solutions in digital delivery methods, Computer Assisted Translation, Machine Translation, and Artificial Intelligence are well-suited to engage in this tender process. The planned procurement stage indicates that businesses can prepare to offer cutting-edge language services to meet the evolving demands of public sector organizations in Wales.

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Notice Title

The Wales Interpretation and Translation Service (WITS) - Interpreting and Translation Service Delivery Methods

Notice Description

Cardiff Council is the host authority and is responsible for the service delivery of The Wales Interpretation and Translation Service, which provides linguistic professionals to the public sector, in over 140 languages, 24/7 365 days a year, to currently 40 organisations throughout Wales. WITS collaborates with multi-sector public organisations ranging from Welsh Government organisations, NHS Health Board, Local Authorities, Police Forces and Housing Associations with varying requirements. WITS manages Interpreter and translator support in a variety of methods: - Pre-booked Face to Face - Pre booked Video - Pre-booked Telephone - Document Translation - Braille - On demand Telephone - On demand Video

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cardiff Council is the host authority and is responsible for the service delivery of The Wales Interpretation and Translation Service, which provides linguistic professionals to the public sector, in over 140 languages, 24/7 365 days a year, to currently 40 organisations throughout Wales. WITS collaborates with multi-sector public organisations ranging from Welsh Government organisations, NHS Health Board, Local Authorities, Police Forces and Housing Associations with varying requirements. WITS manages Interpreter and translator support in a variety of methods: - Pre-booked Face to Face - Pre booked Video - Pre-booked Telephone - Document Translation - Braille - On demand Telephone - On demand Video Aim To further develop the service, WITS wishes to explore existing and emerging service delivery methods for interpreter and translator delivery. We are exploring products/software that would have the functionality to operate interpreter and/or translator support to suit business needs and demands considering, but not limited to - Digital delivery methods - CAT - Computer Assisted Translation - MT - Machine Translation - AI - Artificial Intelligence

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047cb6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021299-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
11 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateframeworks@cardiff.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920873732

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4UW
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

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