--- title: "French/English interpretation and translation services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-18204610-e51a-42ca-8ca2-f3c3b538aa1c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-18204610-e51a-42ca-8ca2-f3c3b538aa1c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-18204610-e51a-42ca-8ca2-f3c3b538aa1c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-18204610-e51a-42ca-8ca2-f3c3b538aa1c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD" published: "2016-12-16" --- # French/English interpretation and translation services Buyer: OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18204610-e51a-42ca-8ca2-f3c3b538aa1c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-18204610-e51a-42ca-8ca2-f3c3b538aa1c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-18204610-e51a-42ca-8ca2-f3c3b538aa1c.json) ## Summary The OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD is seeking bids for the provision of French/English interpretation and translation services, associated with meetings held in the UK for the International Governance Committee (IGC) and the Convention on Technical Standards and Safety (CTSA). This procurement falls under the services sector, specifically focusing on translation and interpretation services. The tender was published on 16 December 2016, and submissions are due by 30 January 2017 at 12pm. The contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2017 and will run until 31 March 2020, with an estimated total value of £75,000. Meetings will generally take place in London, although occasional locations may include Folkestone, Maidstone, Lille, or Brussels. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services, particularly those that can provide simultaneous translation for group settings. Companies equipped with the necessary resources and experience in handling multilingual meetings, as well as those accustomed to working with governmental or intergovernmental organisations, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The ongoing nature of the required services, alongside the expected workload of multiple documents each week, offers potential for sustained business engagement throughout the contract period. ## Notice Provision of simultaneous translation of spoken French into English and vice versa during meetings in the UK of the IGC and CTSA including with their relevant stakeholders. Two translators are required for each meeting, working individually in 30 - 45 minutes stints each, to provide simultaneous translation from French into English and English into French, generally using the 'tour guide' equipment system (we provide the hardware). Meetings typically involve 12-20 participants, but can range in sizes of between 4 persons upwards to a maximum of 40 persons. Project timescales - Approximately 14 x 1 day meetings per year - usually held mid-week in London - although on rare occasions either Folkestone, Maidstone, Lille or Brussels - where necessary pre-agreed travel and subsistence costs will be reimbursed. To provide accurate translation of documents from French into English within specified deadlines. These are typically 2,000 words for official letters, 5,000 for minutes of meetings, 5000 words for inspection reports and 500 words for e-mails. Project timescales - Ongoing throughout the year. An average of 3 documents per week of varying length though often increasing in number both prior to and after meetings of the IGC and CTSA. Workload is significantly lighter in August. Additional information: This tender closes on 30/01/2017 at 12pm. All communication must be via our portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86eee9f2-0983-450c-9765-d17a6c828d57 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | 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 | OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | WC2B 4AN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79530000 - Translation services - 79540000 - Interpretation services ## Release History - 16 Dec 2016 at 12:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86eee9f2-0983-450c-9765-d17a6c828d57 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86eee9f2-0983-450c-9765-d17a6c828d57 16th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/27ad5f8b-1718-4d47-8d82-ded53d567895 ITT - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2018b674-a25f-4573-835a-c319cfca4488 Form of Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0800492e-ec0b-4d0d-b8a3-8407123112a5 Disclaimer - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1569cd92-6a01-47ab-97ed-7dcd79df21dc Draft Form of Agreement - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/82da1ba9-ced2-4ffd-a314-888e586139cf Joining Instructions ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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