--- title: "Welsh Translation Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3cac4617-75b2-4781-9d56-60a7e650921d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3cac4617-75b2-4781-9d56-60a7e650921d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3cac4617-75b2-4781-9d56-60a7e650921d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3cac4617-75b2-4781-9d56-60a7e650921d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)" published: "2017-07-03" --- # Welsh Translation Services Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3cac4617-75b2-4781-9d56-60a7e650921d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3cac4617-75b2-4781-9d56-60a7e650921d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3cac4617-75b2-4781-9d56-60a7e650921d.json) ## Summary The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently conducting a tender for "Welsh Translation Services" as part of a restricted procedure procurement process. This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically translation services, with a total contract value of £400,000. The tender period is set to conclude on 28th July 2017, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 2nd October 2017, lasting until 2nd October 2022. The services will be required across various delivery locations, including the United Kingdom and other British Overseas Territories. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in translation and language services, particularly those proficient in Welsh and English. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, as the BBC encourages participation from smaller suppliers. Businesses capable of providing written translations, as well as ad-hoc simultaneous translation, would find this contract particularly relevant, potentially contributing to significant growth and collaboration with a prominent public sector organisation. ## Notice The BBC is looking for a supplier to provide Welsh translation services for letters, reports, documents, policies, recruitment notices and legal documents. The majority of this work will be written translation from English to Welsh and Welsh to English but there may also be an ad-hoc requirement for simultaneous translation Additional information: Please register your interest in this project by taking the following steps: 1 - Register your company on the BravoSolution e-Tendering portal (this is only required once): 1.1 - Go to https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk. 1.2 - Click the link on the login page to Register. 1.3 - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'Continue'. 1.4 - Enter your correct business and user details. 1.5 - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete. 1.6 - You will shortly receive an email with your temporary password. 2 - Express an Interest in the tender: 2.1 - Login to the portal with the username/password. 2.2 - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier). 2.3 - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. 2.4 - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only. 2.5 - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box. 3. Responding to the tender: 3.1 - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). 3.2 - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. 3.3 - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). 3.4 - You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the Bravo e-Tendering help desk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe3a0cd5-22cc-4d77-b0e4-0d15b9f17648 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2017 - 2 Oct 2022 | | 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 | THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF10 4GA | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Butetown | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79530000 - Translation services ## Release History - 3 Jul 2017 at 07:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe3a0cd5-22cc-4d77-b0e4-0d15b9f17648 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe3a0cd5-22cc-4d77-b0e4-0d15b9f17648 3rd July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.bbc.co.uk/supplying ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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