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title: "Translation and Interpretation Services - Increase Project"
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# Translation and Interpretation Services - Increase Project

Buyer: OPTIVO  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0203fda2-5765-46cb-80f0-2dc8c1707463

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Optivo is for the "Translation and Interpretation Services - Increase Project," which falls under the services industry category. Located in the South East of the United Kingdom, this open tender aims to provide translation services from English to French and interpretation assistance for various project meetings over a three-year duration. The tender period will end on 2nd April 2018, following which the contract is set to commence on 1st June 2018 and conclude by 31st May 2019. The total contract value is approximately £13,000, and the project requires attending both UK and France-based meetings.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services, particularly those that can cater to both English and French language needs. Companies, especially SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The requirement for flexible service delivery and the provision of equipment such as headsets indicates a potential for businesses that can offer comprehensive solutions within this scope.

## Notice

Working to the Social Impact Director Optivo and with an internal Optivo Project Team. The task is to provide: 1. English/French translation of documents and materials to present to the project Steering Committee which includes members of high stature organisations 2. Undertake translation of reports and academic materials in preparation for meetings 3. To attend meetings to provide interpretation services (5 meetings in UK 4 in France) over 3 years. This may include some Delivery partnership meetings if required and will be flexible to enable that potential change. All interpretation will require headsets for up to 20 clients and transport, charging and retrieval of headsets will remain the responsibility of the proposer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2892c911-ab1e-4f51-877c-b7f51bedb1c1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OPTIVO |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 9XP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2018 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2892c911-ab1e-4f51-877c-b7f51bedb1c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2892c911-ab1e-4f51-877c-b7f51bedb1c1
  13th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR152732
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.optivo.org.uk

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