Provision of Translation Services

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow City Council is inviting tenders for the provision of translation services under the title "Provision of Translation Services." The procurement falls under the industry category of translation services (CPV code 79530000) and pertains to the services main procurement category. The Council aims to outsource these services, which currently include face-to-face, telephone, video conference, and document translations in multiple languages, for the first time. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with an updated deadline for submissions set for 19 December 2024, and an expected contract period starting from April 2025, following an initial deadline extension for bid preparation.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in language translation services. Businesses with experience in providing comprehensive translation solutions, particularly those capable of handling in-person and remote services, are well-suited to compete. The tender includes Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE) implications involving 70 sessional interpreters and administrative staff, ensuring the seamless transition of the existing in-house team. Companies that excel in innovation, sustainability, and service delivery while maintaining robust financial health and the necessary insurance coverage will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Such businesses are encouraged to prepare methodical bids to meet the outlined criteria and community benefits obligations.

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Provision of Translation Services

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

19th November 2024 12:19:05 PM
Contract Summary

The council is seeking to outsource for the first time the translation services provision which is currently being provided in-house. The council require a service provided to provide in person face to face translation from both non English language or dialect to English language and vice versa, within the council’s properties or at other nominated locations as well as telephone, video conference services and document translation from both non English language or dialect to English language and vice versa. As this is an in-house service currently there will be a TUPE implication which will include 70 sessional interpreters, 2 Admin staff and sessional accessor.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04b18a

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

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Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

N/A

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

79530000

CPV Division(s)

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

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

James Cook

Buyer Email

james.cook@glasgow.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

+44 1412876429

Buyer Address

40 John St, City Chambers

Glasgow

G2 1DU

United Kingdom

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Provision of Translation Services

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

25th October 2024 15:00:04 PM

Tender Deadline

25th November 2024 12:00:00 PM Expired
Contract Summary

The council is seeking to outsource for the first time the translation services provision which is currently being provided in-house. The council require a service provided to provide in person face to face translation from both non English language or dialect to English language and vice versa, within the council’s properties or at other nominated locations as well as telephone, video conference services and document translation from both non English language or dialect to English language and vice versa. As this is an in-house service currently there will be a TUPE implication which will include 70 sessional interpreters, 2 Admin staff and sessional accessor.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04b18a

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

79530000

CPV Division(s)

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

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

James Cook

Buyer Email

james.cook@glasgow.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

+44 1412876429

Buyer Address

40 John St, City Chambers

Glasgow

G2 1DU

United Kingdom

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Provision of Translation Services

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL

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Provision of Translation Services

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL

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