Notice Information
Notice Title
Translation With Artificial Intelligence
Notice Description
Procurement Overview: AI-Powered Translation Solution Purpose: We are seeking a qualified supplier to provide an Artificial Intelligence (AI) solution for accurate, efficient, and scalable translation services. This solution will primarily be used for translating documents and mandatory signage to support our organization's multilingual communication requirements. Scope of Requirement: The AI translation solution must be capable of: Translating written documents (e.g., reports, manuals, instructions) across multiple languages. Translating and localizing mandatory signage to meet regulatory and cultural standards. Ensuring high levels of accuracy and contextual understanding in translations, particularly for technical, legal, and safety-related content. Supporting commonly used file formats (e.g., PDF, DOCX, JPG for scanned documents). Integrating into our existing document management systems, if applicable. Mandatory Features: AI-driven translation engine with support for at least 10 major global languages. OCR (Optical Character Recognition) functionality to translate scanned or photographed documents. Customizable glossaries or translation memory features to maintain consistency across translations. Data privacy and compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR). User-friendly interface or API for internal team access. Evaluation Criteria: Translation accuracy and contextual relevance. Ease of integration and user interface quality. Service scalability and turnaround times. Pricing model and total cost of ownership. Supplier experience and customer support capabilities.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05086e
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017330-2025
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK7 - Contract Details Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Direct
- Procurement Method Details
- Below threshold - without competition
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- SME
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
-
- CPV Codes
72212740 - Foreign language translation software development services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £2,880 Under £100K
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 28 Apr 202510 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 27 Apr 202510 months ago
- Contract Period
- 30 Apr 2025 - 28 Apr 2030 4-5 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- procurement@middlesbrough.gov.uk
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- MIDDLESBROUGH
- Postcode
- TS1 9FT
- Post Town
- Cleveland
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLC North East (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLC3 Tees Valley
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLC32 South Teesside
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Middlesbrough
- Electoral Ward
- Newport
- Westminster Constituency
- Middlesbrough and Thornaby East
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017330-2025
28th April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
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