--- title: "Interpretation and Translation Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0e970a6c-ebbe-460f-a00e-826213a58e2c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0e970a6c-ebbe-460f-a00e-826213a58e2c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e970a6c-ebbe-460f-a00e-826213a58e2c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e970a6c-ebbe-460f-a00e-826213a58e2c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-12" --- # Interpretation and Translation Services Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e970a6c-ebbe-460f-a00e-826213a58e2c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0e970a6c-ebbe-460f-a00e-826213a58e2c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e970a6c-ebbe-460f-a00e-826213a58e2c.json) ## Summary Cumberland Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Interpretation and Translation Services. This procurement falls under the industry category of Interpretation and Translation services with a CPV code of 79540000 and 79530000. The contract period is set from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with an optional extension of up to 12 months. The tender process is currently in the 'tender' stage, with all bids required to be submitted electronically by 10:00 AM on 12th March 2025 via the council's online procurement portal, The Chest. The procurement method being used is the open procedure, which is above the threshold, ensuring a transparent and competitive process. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs, given the procurement's open nature and the substantial potential contract value of up to £400,000 excluding VAT. Businesses specializing in interpretation and translation services, and those able to provide flexible and high-quality service delivery to meet public sector needs, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract will allow businesses to expand their portfolios, gain significant public sector experience, and enhance their credibility in the market. ## Notice The council is procuring a contract for the provision of Interpretation and Translation Service for a term of up to 2 years. Refer to the service specification (Schedule 2 of the Invitation to Tender) for further details. The council proposes to enter into the Contract for an initial term of one year with the successful Tenderer (Service Provider). The initial term is 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. There is 1 optional extension available of up to 12 months. Use of this optional extension is at the absolute discretion of the council. If the optional extension is used, the Contract will end on 31st March 2027. The estimated total value of the Contract Agreement for the 1 year initial term is PS200,000 excluding VAT. The maximum value of the contract including the optional extension of 1 year (if used) is PS400,000 excluding VAT. Details of expenditure and extension periods are indicative only. Any extension periods will be confirmed with the contract provider. For further details, and to access the tender documents, including the service specification, please use the council's online procurement portal The Chest - https://www.the-chest.org.uk Registration on The Chest is free of charge. All bids must be received electronically via The Chest by the closing date stated in the Invitation to Tender (ITT). Any clarifications you have about the tender must be sent via messaging on the chest by the closing date stated in the ITT. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af0eef29-ca6e-4233-96ca-3bfc8bd49655 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | 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 | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL | | Locality | CARLISLE | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA1 1RD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Carlisle | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79530000 - Translation services - 79540000 - Interpretation services ## Release History - 12 Feb 2025 at 18:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af0eef29-ca6e-4233-96ca-3bfc8bd49655 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af0eef29-ca6e-4233-96ca-3bfc8bd49655 12th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/ - https://www.the-chest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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