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title: "Procurement of Welsh Translation Services"
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# Procurement of Welsh Translation Services

Buyer: THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b9ce44c-ac02-46dc-b0f1-caf130286b70

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## Summary

The Electoral Commission is initiating a tender for the procurement of Welsh Translation Services, which is classified under miscellaneous business and business-related services. The procurement process is currently active and is being conducted as an open procedure. The deadline for submitting completed forms is 12 September 2017, with the contract period commencing on 25 September 2017 and lasting until 24 September 2020. This opportunity is based in Wales, United Kingdom, and has a total value of £75,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in translation services, particularly those proficient in Welsh. Companies that possess a robust track record in delivering high-quality translation and proofreading services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, this procurement may enable growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate value for money, thereby enhancing their portfolio and reputation in the public sector.

## Notice

The Electoral Commission is seeking a Welsh translation services provider with the capability to provide a full translation and proofreading service. The Electoral Commission produces guidance for candidates and agents, political parties, non-party campaigners, Electoral Registration Officers and Returning Officers, which includes various forms and other resources. The Commission also produce material for voters and the general public as well as briefings and releases to the media. In line with the Standards set by the Welsh Language Commissioner on the Electoral Commission, all of these resources and documents need to be made available bilingually for stakeholders in Wales. The successful supplier will have an excellent track record of providing Welsh translation services of a high standard and will be able to demonstrate good value for money. The contract will cover translating and proofreading of Microsoft Office documents on a regular basis, as well as proofing documents ready for publishing as and when needed. This will also include, from time to time, making amends to existing documents. Interested suppliers can download the tender documentation from- https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/information-for-suppliers/new-invitations-to-tender/_nocache Submit completed forms no later than 12 September 2017.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f096502f-985a-4cbd-85e7-883b6482f7bc |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2017 - 24 Sep 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 | THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 3UZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Gabalfa |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2017 at 10:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f096502f-985a-4cbd-85e7-883b6482f7bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f096502f-985a-4cbd-85e7-883b6482f7bc
  5th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/information-for-suppliers/new-invitations-to-tender/_nocache
  Procurement of Welsh Translation Services

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