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title: "Translation and Interpretation Services"
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# Translation and Interpretation Services

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1be3a8e8-c6bc-44c2-b6e6-e08b6e66e90a

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## Summary

Luton Council is seeking bids for "Translation and Interpretation Services" as part of an active tender process. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting translation and interpretation services with a value of £2 million and a minimum value of £1 million. The tender period ends on 13 September 2019, with a contract intended to start on 11 November 2019 and continuing until 10 November 2022. The services will be delivered in the East of England, primarily serving the needs of the local community through effective communication support across various services, including health and social care.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services, particularly those that can provide professional face-to-face interpreting, quality translations in multiple languages, and specialised services such as British Sign Language and Braille. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given the suitability for their involvement in the delivery of these essential community services. Companies with a background in social services or community engagement may find this opportunity particularly advantageous.

## Notice

Luton Council (LC) and Luton Clinical Commissioning Group (LCCG) are committed to supporting the needs of the local community. This includes ensuring that people in Luton are able to access and understand information about the services LC and LCCG provide. LC and LCCG commission ITS in order for us to communicate information or deliver a service. Examples where this Service is available include - Domestic Violence, Housing, Children & Learning, Safeguarding, legislative matters and attendance at GP, Optometry and Dental appointments. Referrals may be made directly either by LCCG or LC as required and must meet the relevant booking criteria. The service is provided to ensure that the client is able to receive the services of LC and LCCG direct to them, when appropriate and as required in rare circumstances, 24 hours per day, and 365 days per year. LC and LCCG are seeking a Provider who can supply the following services: * Professional Face to Face Interpreters for all required languages and dialects most commonly found across Luton * Quality Translations - covering all languages and media sources used in Luton * Telephone Interpreting * British Sign Language (BSL) * Deaf Telephone * Braille * Touch Sign * Makaton Proficiency

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bf903d5-0321-4e25-af36-d5c99ec3aeae |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2019 - 10 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | LUTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| 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

- 19 Jul 2019 at 13:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bf903d5-0321-4e25-af36-d5c99ec3aeae
- 17 Jul 2019 at 13:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d95d241-56b1-4a42-8c25-a85642e295e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bf903d5-0321-4e25-af36-d5c99ec3aeae
  19th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d95d241-56b1-4a42-8c25-a85642e295e4
  17th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Register

## Provenance

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