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Translation Services Framework Agreement

Cardiff Metropolitan University

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Aug 2025 at 16:30

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Tender

04 Dec 2024 at 16:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Translation Services Framework Agreement, procured by Cardiff Metropolitan University, focuses on the provision of high-quality translation and simultaneous interpretation services. This ongoing procurement process is currently at the active tender stage, inviting bidders to participate in an open procedure. The industry's focus is Translation Services, classified under CPV code 79530000, with services identified for locations in Cardiff, UKL22. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 29th January 2025 with contract periods slated to commence on 1st March 2025 and run through 28th February 2027. A framework agreement will encapsulate several lots, including Written Translation from English into Welsh, Simultaneous Interpretation, and Multilingual Translation Services.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses skilled in translation and interpretation. With a generous contract value of GBP 300,000, the framework is designed to include a maximum of 18 participants, encouraging SMEs that are members of professional translation bodies, such as the Association of Welsh Translators and Interpreters, to compete. Given the open procurement method, electronic submissions are welcomed, making it accessible for numerous businesses to partake and secure a position in providing specialised language services. Participants can expect evaluation based on a weighted award criterion prioritising quality over cost, providing an excellent platform for expert vendors to leverage their competencies and expand their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Translation Services Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The University has awarded a Framework Agreement with a small number of suitably skilled and experienced translators to provide high-quality translation and simultaneous interpretation services. The Framework will cover the supply of the following services: Lot 1 - Written Translation from English into Welsh Lot 2 - Simultaneous Interpretation from English into Welsh

Lot Information

Written Translation from English into Welsh

This lot is for the translation of written documents from English into Welsh.

Renewal: Up to 2 years in yearly increments

Simultaneous Interpretation from English into Welsh

This lot for the provision of simultaneous interpretation services from English into Welsh.

Renewal: Up to 2 years in yearly increments

Multilingual Translation Services

This lot is for the provision of multilingual written translation services.

Renewal: Up to 2 years in yearly increments

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c250
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052597-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF5 2YB
Postcode Area
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
Llandaff
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

ATEBOL CYFYNGEDIG

Alaw Hughes

Bilingual Cardiff - Cardiff Council

Bla Translation Ltd

CYMEN CYFYNGEDIG

Gwen Lloyd Aubrey

TROSOL LTD.

TRYWYDD CYFYNGEDIG

Testun Cyf

Further Information

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