--- title: "Oxfordshire Interpretation Services (CPU1899)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-34599f5e-6c52-444a-bc40-7b939065487f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-34599f5e-6c52-444a-bc40-7b939065487f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-34599f5e-6c52-444a-bc40-7b939065487f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-34599f5e-6c52-444a-bc40-7b939065487f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2019-06-04" --- # Oxfordshire Interpretation Services (CPU1899) Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34599f5e-6c52-444a-bc40-7b939065487f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-34599f5e-6c52-444a-bc40-7b939065487f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-34599f5e-6c52-444a-bc40-7b939065487f.json) ## Summary The recent procurement process titled "Oxfordshire Interpretation Services (CPU1899)" was conducted by Oxfordshire County Council, aimed at providing vital interpretation services to support individuals with language barriers. The procurement falls under the services industry category and is primarily based in the South East region of England. The tender has already been awarded, with a contract value of £425,000 that commenced on 1st August 2019 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2022. The initial procurement period ended on 21st December 2018, employing an open procedure to facilitate competitive bidding. The contract also allows for an extension until 30th April 2024, depending on performance and mutual agreement. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses keen on services related to language interpretation, especially those with innovative digital solutions to enhance service delivery. Suitable candidates may include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that can provide either face-to-face language interpreters or telephone interpreting services. Companies capable of forming partnerships or consortiums to meet the contract requirements will find significant avenues for business growth in this procurement, particularly those with a strong emphasis on accessibility and efficiency in delivering language support services. ## Notice Tenders are invited from suitably qualified organisations to provide interpretation services to support people with language barriers, to access services and maximise their outcomes. All interpretation services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year and are requested / accessed by a professional on behalf of the service user. This service does not include Deaf/Deafblind interpreting which will be tendered separately. The services covered by this procurement have been sub-divided into two Lots: Lot 1 - Face to Face Language Interpreting. Lot 2 - Telephone interpreting. Tenderers can apply to deliver either Lot or both. Lots will be awarded to the tenderer/s presenting the best price-quality ratio. The authority is looking for organisations which can identify innovative digital solutions to better meet the needs of service users as well as identifying opportunities for improved efficiency. The contract can be delivered by single organisations or consortium/partnerships, and the successful provider will need to maintain strong working relationships and work with other organisations to deliver an effective, timely service. Contract term: 3 years plus the option to extend up to a further 2 years. Estimated start date: 1st May 2019. Further details are included within the procurement documents accessed via https://sebp.due-north.com/ Additional information: The contract may be extended for any period up to 30.04.2024. Tenderers can apply to deliver either Lot or both. Lots will be awarded to the tenderer/s presenting the bestprice-quality ratio. Tenders submitted for both Lots can be discounted. All other details as stated in the procurement documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf76c10a-20da-4509-90c1-87a2b9f5d67f | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 May 2019 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £425,000 | | 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 | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | OXFORD | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX1 1ND | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Oxford | | Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas | | Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | D A LANGUAGES; LANGUAGE LINE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79540000 - Interpretation services ## Release History - 4 Jun 2019 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf76c10a-20da-4509-90c1-87a2b9f5d67f - 21 Nov 2018 at 16:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fa8f4a8-eb54-4cd2-8604-45f1fa3ddc65 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf76c10a-20da-4509-90c1-87a2b9f5d67f 4th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fa8f4a8-eb54-4cd2-8604-45f1fa3ddc65 21st November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk - https://sebp.due-north.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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