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Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Services

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council is inviting tenders for "Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Services" as part of a public procurement process in the services sector. Located in Aberdeen, UK, the procurement method is open, and the tender is currently in the active stage, having been initiated on 29 March 2018 with a submission deadline on 3 May 2018. The contract value is estimated at £160,000. This initiative aims to fulfil multiple lots including interpretation services, telephone interpretation, and translation/transcription services, all intended for delivery within Aberdeenshire.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in language services, particularly those that offer interpretation and transcription capabilities. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the language services industry would be well-suited to compete, as experience in similar contracts and compliance with stringent insurance requirements will likely be significant factors in the evaluation process. Businesses with a documented health and safety policy and experience in delivering public sector services may enhance their chances of success in this tender.

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Notice Title

Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Services

Notice Description

Interpretation, Translation and Transcription services

Lot Information

Interpretation Services

Provision of Face to Face Interpretation Services

Renewal: The contract shall be subject to renewal on the expiry of this arrangement in 2022

Telephone interpretation services

Provision of telephone interpretation services

Renewal: At the end of the current arrangement, Council will likely come back to the market in 2022.

Translation and Transcription Services

Provision of Translation and Transcription Services

Renewal: At the expiry of this arrangement in 2022

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000535531
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV335932
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£136,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2022

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Helen Christie
Contact Email
cpscityshire@aberdeencity.gov.uk, helen.christie@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224665652, +44 1467530600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBAL LANGUAGE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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