Award

COV - Interpretation and Translation Service (NEPO) / Language Services (ESPO)

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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Award

08 May 2025 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Coventry City Council focused on a comprehensive interpretation and translation service, known as "COV - Interpretation and Translation Service (NEPO) / Language Services (ESPO)," under the CPV code 79530000 for translation services. It encompasses several service categories, including face-to-face interpretation, written translation, video interpreting, telephone interpreting, and sign language. This procurement falls within the services category and was completed through a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, leveraging existing frameworks led by ESPO and NEPO. The contracts were signed by the awarded suppliers on various dates, with the most recent being 10 April 2025. The delivery location is regional, identified as UKG33, Coventry, within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in linguistic services, particularly those adept in delivering diverse interpretation and translation modalities. Companies offering competitive pricing and value-added services like consistent extension options would be well-suited for such contracts. The procurement has engaged multiple small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including Supreme Linguistic Services Limited, Translate UK Limited, and others, highlighting the potential for SMEs to secure valuable government contracts in specialised service offerings. Such contracts can bolster business growth through steady service demands and potential contract extensions, which provide continued revenue streams and brand recognition within the public sector.

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Notice Title

COV - Interpretation and Translation Service (NEPO) / Language Services (ESPO)

Notice Description

External provision to support internal services: Face to face interpretation Written translation Video interpreting Telephone interpreting Sign language

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Face to face interpreting

Services in place to support internal provision: Face to face interpretation

Options: Option to extend 2 x 12 months

Lot 2 - Written translation

Services in place to support internal provision: Written translation

Options: Option to extend 2 x 12 months

Lot 3 - Video Interpreting

Services in place to support internal provision: Video interpreting

Options: Option to extend 2 x 12 months

Lot 4 - Sign Language

Services in place to support internal provision: Sign Language

Options: Option to extend 2 x 12 months

Lot 5 - Telephone Interpreting

Services in place to support internal provision: Telephone interpreting

Options: Option to extend 2 x 12 months

Procurement Information

We awarded under existing frameworks led by ESPO and NEPO which followed appropriate regulations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050e90
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019651-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Services
Contact Email
procurement.services@coventry.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG33 Coventry

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

BID SERVICES

ITL (NORTH EAST

LANGUAGE LINE

SUPREME LINGUISTIC SERVICES LIMITED T/A PREMIUM LINGUISTIC SERVICES

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