--- title: "17 042 - Translation & Interpretation Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3998442d-d0f9-4150-8434-9645e6dbd3cc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3998442d-d0f9-4150-8434-9645e6dbd3cc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3998442d-d0f9-4150-8434-9645e6dbd3cc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3998442d-d0f9-4150-8434-9645e6dbd3cc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2017-10-30" --- # 17 042 - Translation & Interpretation Services Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3998442d-d0f9-4150-8434-9645e6dbd3cc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3998442d-d0f9-4150-8434-9645e6dbd3cc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3998442d-d0f9-4150-8434-9645e6dbd3cc.json) ## Summary The Cheshire East Borough Council is seeking a single provider for Translation & Interpretation Services through an open tender process. This initiative is part of a Framework Agreement set to commence on 1st March 2018 and conclude on 29th February 2020. The total contract value is £1,400,000, with a minimum value of £880,000. The procurement period runs until 4th December 2017. This opportunity is classified under the CPV code 79540000, which pertains to interpretation services, and the services will be delivered within the North West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in language services, particularly those focused on translation, interpretation, and transcription. Local and regional companies looking to enhance their market presence could benefit, as the council aims to partner with providers who can support its social value objectives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the council is dedicated to working with local partners to ensure economic prosperity for Cheshire East residents. ## Notice Cheshire East Council intends to create a Framework Agreement and appoint a single Provider to deliver a fullymanaged translation, Interpretation and Transcription Service. This Framework Agreement will be open for use by all services within the Cheshire East Borough Council,The Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, East Cheshire NHS Trust and all Cheshire East Borough Council's subsidiary and associated companies, including, but not limited to: Tatton Park Enterprises Ltd; EastCheshire Engine of the North; Ansa Environmental Services Ltd; Orbitas, Bereavement Services Ltd; andEverybody Sports & Recreational Trust Ltd (Trading as Everybody Ltd) and any other wholly or partly ownedcompanies created by Cheshire East Borough Council after publication of the Contract Notice. Cheshire East Council are looking to setup a Framework Agreement for a single provider of Translation andInterpretation services. These services include the written translation of documents and information, telephoneinterpretation as well as verbal and non verbal language interpretation. The Council will also seek a secondalternative provider to use as a back up in the event that the main provider cannot fulfil a specific requirement. The Council wants to work with local and regional partners to support Cheshire East residents with languageservices, to ensure access to economic prosperity for all. The Service shall actively champion the Council'saspirations to deliver upon its Social Value considerations and obligations which are to be supported through theservice delivery. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a44a8580-0319-428d-a594-5b490bda966e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 30 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 29 Feb 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,400,000 | | 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 | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SANDBACH | | Post town | Crewe | | Postcode | CW11 1HZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East | | Local authority | Cheshire East | | Electoral ward | Sandbach Town | | Westminster constituency | Congleton | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79540000 - Interpretation services ## Release History - 30 Oct 2017 at 09:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a44a8580-0319-428d-a594-5b490bda966e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a44a8580-0319-428d-a594-5b490bda966e 30th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=707d58b6-53bd-e711-80e6-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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