--- title: "Language and Interpretation and Translation Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-28c870f5-e7b6-445d-b910-c6e490e8465b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-28c870f5-e7b6-445d-b910-c6e490e8465b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-28c870f5-e7b6-445d-b910-c6e490e8465b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-28c870f5-e7b6-445d-b910-c6e490e8465b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-18" --- # Language and Interpretation and Translation Service Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28c870f5-e7b6-445d-b910-c6e490e8465b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-28c870f5-e7b6-445d-b910-c6e490e8465b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-28c870f5-e7b6-445d-b910-c6e490e8465b.json) ## Summary Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking to procure a Language Interpretation and Translation Service to facilitate communication between Council officers and individuals whose language of choice is not English. The contract's title is "Language and Interpretation and Translation Service," falling under the health and social work services industry category. The procurement is at the tender stage, with key dates including publication on 18th December 2024 and a tender period ending on 24th January 2025. The contract period extends from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, covering services throughout England, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, with an estimated value of GBP 400,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in language services, particularly those with expertise in interpretation and translation. Companies skilled in facilitating communication for non-English speakers, helping public sector bodies meet their equality duties, and those capable of managing contracts on a regional scale would find this procurement attractive. While suitability criteria indicate that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are not specifically targeted, businesses capable of delivering high-quality language services will find this tender a considerable avenue for growth. The successful bidder will work closely with the Council to ensure all public service communications are accessible, fostering inclusivity and equality. ## Notice Westmorland and Furness Council (hereafter referred to as the Council) is committed to ensuring members of the public can access its services. The Council requires a Language Interpretation and Translation Service to be made available for all Council officers in their support of individuals whose language of choice is not English. This service specification is a key schedule of the contract between Provider and Council, setting out the key responsibilities and expectations of the Provider in delivering a Language Interpretation and Translation Service (the Service) on the Council's behalf The Service supports individuals who require a language interpreter or translator to communicate with Council officers and partner agencies. The Service supports the Council meet its public sector equality duty by removing or minimising disadvantages faced by people whose language of choice is not English. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a782e8d-70e3-4784-a18b-c5491dcc6fa4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jan 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 | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL | | Locality | KENDAL | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA9 4DQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness | | Local authority | Westmorland and Furness | | Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell | | Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale | | 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 - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 18 Dec 2024 at 16:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a782e8d-70e3-4784-a18b-c5491dcc6fa4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a782e8d-70e3-4784-a18b-c5491dcc6fa4 18th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=96fc060b-5abd-ef11-8133-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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