Award

Welsh Translation Services

PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Mar 2024 at 00:00

Tender

25 Sep 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Pembrokeshire County Council has completed a procurement process for a Welsh Translation Services Framework Agreement. The process involved the tender stage, with the document released on 27th March 2024. The council aimed to procure services under the main procurement category of services. The procurement method was an 'Open procedure'. The buying organisation sought to establish a framework for the provision of Welsh Translation Services, covering written and simultaneous translations in different lot categories. The location of the contracting authority is County Hall, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, UK.

Businesses that specialize in language translation services, particularly English to Welsh and vice versa, would find opportunities in competing for this tender. Companies offering services in standard written translations, simultaneous translations, and specialist/technical language are well-suited to participate. The Pembrokeshire County Council is seeking to engage SMEs in this procurement process, providing a chance for growth and collaboration with the public sector. The establishment of a Framework Agreement offers potential for long-term partnerships and steady work volumes for interested businesses.

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Notice Title

Welsh Translation Services

Notice Description

Pembrokeshire County Council are seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Welsh Translation Services

Lot Information

Written Translation

To provide Standard Written Translations - English to Welsh (with occasional Welsh to English). Please note that Lot 1 - Written Translations is further broken down into sub-lots. Lot 1a: Under 200 words Lot 1b: 200 - 1999 words Lot 1c: 2000 words + Lot 1d: Fast Turnaround Lot 1e: Specialist/Technical language i.e Legal, Engineering, Construction, Planning, Environmental

Renewal: 2 year Framework with a 12 month extension option

Simultaneous Translation

Provision of Simultaneous Translations. This Lot is broken down into sub-lots: 2a: Welsh to English translation services (Ad Hoc) with occasional requests for English to Welsh 2b: Welsh to English Translation Services - Full Council Meetings 2c: Welsh to English and English to Welsh (Welfare Interviews - Welsh Language Standards 26 & 29)

Renewal: 2 year contract with a 12 month extension option

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-135064
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=135064
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£913,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£913,001 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This is a 2 year contract with the option to extend for 12 months

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

PARTNERIAETH

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
roxanne.kehoe@pembrokeshire.gov.uk, ruth.lee@partneriaeth.cymru
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PEMBROKESHIRE
Postcode
SA61 1TP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys, TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Pembrokeshire
Electoral Ward
Haverfordwest: Castle
Westminster Constituency
Mid and South Pembrokeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

ATEBOL CYF

BLA TRANSLATION

CALAN

CLEAR TRANSLATIONS

CYFIEITHU ACEN

MENTER A BUSNES

TROSOL

TRYWYDD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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