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title: "C20190293 - Welsh Language Translation"
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# C20190293 - Welsh Language Translation

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d89a87e-5de1-4b47-b77f-a0727304fadd

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## Summary

Ofcom, the UK communications regulator, has awarded a contract for the provision of Welsh language translation services, titled "C20190293 - Welsh Language Translation". This contract falls under the category of translation services and is based in Wales. The contract period is set to commence on 1st December 2019 and will run until 30th November 2024, with a total contract value of £350,000. The procurement process utilised was an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 19th November 2019. The tender period ended on 4th November 2019.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in translation services, particularly those that can meet stringent deadlines and provide accurate, timely translations between English and Welsh. Companies that offer cloud-based solutions for terminology management may find themselves particularly well-suited, as Ofcom expresses a preference for such capabilities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given their established presence in the translation industry and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

## Notice

Ofcom is the communications regulator in the UK. We regulate the TV and radio sectors, fixed line telecoms, mobiles, postal services, plus the airwaves over which wireless devices operate. We make sure that people in the UK get the best from their communications services and are protected from scams and sharp practices, while ensuring that competition can thrive. Ofcom operates under a number of Acts of Parliament, including in particular the Communications Act 2003. Ofcom must act within the powers and duties set for it by Parliament in legislation. Ofcom's principal duty under the Communications Act is to further the interests of citizens and of consumers, where appropriate by promoting competition. Meeting this duty is at the heart of everything we do. Accountable to Parliament, we set and enforce regulatory rules for the sectors for which we have responsibility. We also have powers to enforce competition law in those sectors, alongside the Competition and Markets Authority. Overview of Requirements The requirement is for delivery of a translation service from English to Welsh and less frequently, from Welsh to English. As a minimum, the service must deliver the following: - Accurate, timely and clear translation of a wide range of materials from English to Welsh and vice versa - Simultaneous translation as and when required - Undertake a number of projects at the same time during busy periods and the ability to work to very tight deadlines - Proof reading of documents - Ability to turn around within constrained timescales, e.g. one hour if the translation is urgent. - Quarterly contract management meetings at the Ofcom Wales Office It would be preferable were the service also able to: - maintain and develop a cloud-based dictionary of complex Ofcom terms which can be shared with Ofcom Wales staff to ensure consistency across translations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/922345df-20b6-40bb-8797-236e973ca663 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2019 - 30 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFCOM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CYMEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2020 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/922345df-20b6-40bb-8797-236e973ca663

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/922345df-20b6-40bb-8797-236e973ca663
  30th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://ofcom.bravosolution.co.uk
  The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

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