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title: "Interpreting & Translation - Language Service"
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# Interpreting & Translation - Language Service

Buyer: BRENT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c9a7e28-499e-4623-9898-03fcbdc48608

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## Summary

The London Borough of Brent has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Interpreting & Translation - Language Service", valued at £975,000. The contract, which encompasses various language services including written translation, transcription, and interpreting, is awarded following a mini-competition under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework agreement for language services. The initial contract term is for three years, commencing on 1st November 2021 and extending until 31st October 2024, with an option for a 12-month extension. The procurement method employed was a tender process that is currently in the award phase.

This contract presents significant opportunities for language service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in translation and interpreting services. Businesses well-suited to compete for this contract include those offering telephone and video interpreting, as well as face-to-face services. The diverse scope of the language services required indicates a demand for companies with expertise in various modes of communication, providing a platform for growth in a competitive market.

## Notice

The London Borough of Brent sought to procure the provision of Language Services including Written Translation, Transcription and Ancillary Services, Telephone Interpreting and Video Language Services, Non-spoken Face to Face and Video Language Services and Face to Face Interpreting Services. The Council conducted a procurement process via a mini-competition from the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework agreement ID RM6141 - Language services Lot 5g - Regional Managed Service, London in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations for the purpose of procuring the Services described in the Specification. The initial contract term is for three years with the option to extend for up to 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd34c7f2-70c5-4a9a-9c0a-649044a2db6e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Nov 2021 - 22 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £975,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £975,000 |
| 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 | BRENT COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEMBLEY |
| Post town | Harrow |
| Postcode | HA9 0FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI72 Brent |
| Local authority | Brent |
| Electoral ward | Wembley Park |
| Westminster constituency | Brent West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | D A LANGUAGES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services
- 79550000 - Typing, word-processing and desktop publishing services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2022 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd34c7f2-70c5-4a9a-9c0a-649044a2db6e
- 12 Jan 2022 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c22e5a1-a415-4dbb-8c12-31f617eba3a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd34c7f2-70c5-4a9a-9c0a-649044a2db6e
  12th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c22e5a1-a415-4dbb-8c12-31f617eba3a0
  12th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.brent.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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