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The Provision of Written Translation Services (English & Welsh)

Wrexham University

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14 Jun 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Wrexham University has initiated a tender process for "The Provision of Written Translation Services (English & Welsh)" in the services category. The University is located in Wrexham, UK. The tender deadline for submissions is 15th July 2024, with the bid opening scheduled for the same day in Wrexham. The contract value is £390,000 GBP. The University aims to establish a 3-year contract with the possibility of a 2-year extension. This procurement opportunity provides a chance for businesses offering translation services, particularly those proficient in English and Welsh, to compete and secure a long-term contract.

Businesses providing written translation services in English and Welsh can capitalise on the tender by offering their expertise to Wrexham University. The University is interested in appointing a single service provider but may consider multiple providers based on capacity needs. The procurement method is an open procedure allowing electronic submissions. Suppliers must ensure compliance with the specified Welsh translation service requirements. The tender offers potential for business growth and expansion into the public sector, promoting language services tailored to the education industry needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Written Translation Services (English & Welsh)

Notice Description

The University has a requirement to procure a contract for Written Translation Services (English & Welsh) contract, which shall include Written Translation Services English to Welsh and Welsh to English. The minimum contract duration will be for 3-years with a possible additional annual contract extension for a further maximum 2 years subject to the University agreement and satisfactory performance standards by the appointed service provider (s). Currently, the University uses the services of 6 individual Translation Service providers on an informal basis, which equates to best estimate of 600,000 to 1,000,000 words being translated per annum. The scope of services relating to The Provision of Written Translation Services (English & Welsh) contract is as follows: Written Translation Services English to Welsh Written Translation Services Welsh to English Minimum 3-year contract with possible additional annual contract extension for a further maximum 2 years subject to the University agreement and satisfactory performance standards by the appointed service provider Currently, the University uses the services of 6 individual Translation Service providers on an informal basis, which equates on best estimate to 600,000 to 1,000,000 words being translated per annum. The University preference is to contract with ONE Written Translation Service provider going forward. However, the University reserves the right to appoint more than one service provider under this contract in order to ensure sufficient resource capacity and capability. In the event that more than one service provider is appointed, then the Service Provider ranked number 1 in this Tender will be allocated the status of "Preferred Translation Service Provider" and any other appointed service providers will be allocated the status of "Reserve Translation Service Provider", whom will be allocated work to be undertaken when the "Preferred Translation Service Provider" does not have resource capacity or capability to undertake individual written translation work. The actual spends for Translation Services spend in the last financial year (22/23) was GBP72,000 (exclusive of VAT).

Lot Information

Lot 1

See previous section. The actual spends for Translation Services spend in the last financial year (22/23) was GBP72,000 (exclusive of VAT). The Average annual spend on Translation Services for the last 3 years excluding "one-off" transactions is GBP65,000 (excluding VAT).

Renewal: This is initially a 3 year contract with option to extend for a further Two Years based on annual extensions subject to performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-142240
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142240
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£390,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£390,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Within as a minimum 36 months or 60 months

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Wrexham University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WREXHAM
Postcode
LL11 2AW
Postcode Area
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham
Local Authority
Wrexham
Electoral Ward
Grosvenor
Westminster Constituency
Wrexham

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