Translation and Interpretation Services Framework

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is currently in the planning stage for a new Translation and Interpretation Services Framework. This procurement falls under the Services category and is relevant to businesses dealing with foreign language translation software packages, software development services, and business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The framework agreement is to be established and will include multiple suppliers. A Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) event is scheduled to take place virtually via the Microsoft 'Teams' App on 9th April 2025, from 10:00 to 12:00. Businesses interested in attending must email procurement@eastsussex.gov.uk by 12:00 on 8th April 2025. The current framework, accessed by regional councils and NHS Trusts, expires on 31st December 2025. The new framework, with a value of £10.4 million, is expected to commence on 1st January 2026 and last until 31st December 2029, with possible renewal options extending to 2031.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses proficient in translation and interpretation services to grow their presence in the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, leveraging their niche expertise to secure contracts within this multi-supplier framework. The competitive flexible procedure will be employed to ensure best value and quality of service, driving innovations and improvements. Businesses specializing in remote or face-to-face language services, British Sign Language, translation, transcription, and ancillary services will find this framework beneficial. By partnering with local councils and NHS organizations, businesses will expand their operational scope and enhance service delivery to diverse communities across East and West Sussex and Surrey.

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Translation and Interpretation Services Framework

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

13th March 2025 16:15:57 PM
Contract Summary

East Sussex County Council (ESCC) requires translation and interpreting services in order to meet our commitment to delivering accessible and effective services to the diverse communities within the County. ESCC currently acts as lead authority for an Interpreting and Translation Framework which is also accessed by Brighton & Hove City Council, Surrey County Council, West Sussex County Council, NHS Trusts, and District and Borough Councils across East and West Sussex and Surrey. The current framework began on 1st January 2022 and is due to expire on the 31st December 2025. This event is to explain what services we anticipate are needed, provide information on the current Framework and the current thinking about potential changes for the next iteration, and to allow for questions or comments on our proposals.
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ocds-h6vhtk-04eceb

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EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

procurement@eastsussex.gov.uk

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Buyer Address

County Hall, St Anne's Crescent

Lewes

BN7 1UE

United Kingdom

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Translation and Interpretation Services Framework

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

13th March 2025 16:09:31 PM
Contract Summary

East Sussex County Council (ESCC) requires translation and interpreting services in order to meet our commitment to delivering accessible and effective services to the diverse communities within the County. ESCC currently acts as lead authority for an Interpreting and Translation Framework which is also accessed by Brighton & Hove City Council, Surrey County Council, West Sussex County Council, NHS Trusts, and District and Borough Councils across East and West Sussex and Surrey. The current framework began on 1st January 2022 and is due to expire on the 31st December 2025. This event is to explain what services we anticipate are needed, provide information on the current Framework and the current thinking about potential changes for the next iteration, and to allow for questions or comments on our proposals.
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ocds-h6vhtk-04eceb

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Awarding Authority

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

procurement@eastsussex.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

County Hall, St Anne's Crescent

Lewes

BN7 1UE

United Kingdom

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Planning

Translation and Interpretation Services Framework

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

13th March 2025 15:40:18 PM

Planning Deadline

30th April 2025 22:59:59 PM 38 days remaining
Contract Summary

The East Sussex County Council (ESCC) requires Translation and Interpreting Services in order to meet our commitment to delivering accessible services and help towards meeting some of the needs of the diverse communities within the county. ESCC currently acts as lead Authority for the 'SUSTI Framework' (Sussex Translation & Interpreting) which is accessed by CCGs (Clinical Commissioning Groups), NHS organisations, West Sussex County Council (WSCC), Surrey County Council (SCC), Brighton and Hove City Council (BHCC) along with District & Borough Councils across East and West Sussex and Surrey. This will be a multi-supplier framework. the proposed Lot structure at present, to be agreed once preliminary market engagement has taken place is: • Spoken Language - remote (telephone/video) and face-to-face • Non-Spoken Languages (eg: British Sign Language) - remote (video) and face-to-face • Translation, Transcription and Ancillary Services Project objectives are: • To source a provider or multiple providers for Translation and Interpreting services. • Secure best value for money for the ESCC and the other users of the Services through the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) using the competitive flexible procedure. • Seek improvements in quality of service and added value through the procurement of these services.
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ocds-h6vhtk-04eceb

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Framework
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Awarding Authority

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

procurement@eastsussex.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

County Hall, St Anne's Crescent

Lewes

BN7 1UE

United Kingdom

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Translation and Interpretation Services Framework

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