Tender

Availability and Adequacy of Foreign Language Interpretation Services for Forced Migrants in Wales

WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government is conducting a tender for "Availability and Adequacy of Foreign Language Interpretation Services for Forced Migrants in Wales." This procurement, classified under the services category, aims to assess and improve the availability and quality of interpretation services for forced migrants residing in Wales. The tender is currently in the open stage and submissions must be made by 19 January 2022. The project is centred in Cardiff, with participation encouraged from organisations that can provide detailed analysis and recommendations on improving these vital services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, translation services, and social service providers specialising in migration and language support. Businesses engaged in research and development related to public service provision could also find this tender suitable, as it requires a thorough evaluation and innovative solutions to enhance language interpretation services for vulnerable populations. As such, companies with expertise in these areas are well-positioned to contribute valuable insights and support the Welsh Government in delivering effective services to forced migrants.

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Notice Title

Availability and Adequacy of Foreign Language Interpretation Services for Forced Migrants in Wales

Notice Description

Welsh Government wishes to commission a review of foreign language interpretation services provided to Forced Migrants living in Wales. The review will assess the availability and adequacy of foreign language interpretation services provided to Forced Migrants living in Wales, contribute to understanding how well the foreign language interpretation services support Forced Migrants living in Wales, and make viable recommendations for how these services can be improved. Specifically the review will:1. Provide a detailed overview of current foreign language interpretation services provided to Forced Migrants living in Wales;2. Determine how well the foreign language interpretation services provided to Forced Migrants living in Wales offer adequate and timely support; to include an assessment of:- What works well in the provision of foreign language interpretation to Forced Migrants living in Wales, and what gaps exist in this provision (to include mapping the availability of current foreign language interpretation services on offer to Legal Migrants in Wales);- What challenges/barriers and/or facilitators exist in the provision of foreign language interpretation to Forced Migrants living in Wales (to include the specific challenges that public bodies need to take account of when planning and procuring foreign language interpretation services);- How well foreign language interpretation provided to Forced Migrants living in Wales is offering adequate and timely support to those subject to varying immigration statuses, and those facing particular vulnerabilities, such as migrants that are children, LGBTQ+ and/or disabled;- Whether the types of foreign language interpretation services provided to Forced Migrants in Wales are adequate in terms of their quality and appropriateness;- Whether the supply of foreign language interpreters is sufficient in Wales, especially for languages in high demand;- The role of Welsh Government, Local Authorities and public service partners in providing a strategic and co-ordinating lead to ensure sufficient, quality foreign language interpretation services are available to Forced Migrants living in Wales.3. Propose viable, evidence informed actions/recommendations for future policy development which could improve the foreign language interpretation services provided to Forced Migrants living in Wales and address the gaps identified in this reviewNOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=117016.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (WA Ref:117016)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-117016
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=117016
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Shukura Babirye
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 3000257095

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

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