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title: "Welsh Language Translation"
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buyer: "OFCOM"
published: "2024-09-27"
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# Welsh Language Translation

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40146d5a-3a3b-4607-8076-168544a134d0

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## Summary

OFCOM is seeking to establish a "call-off" contract for comprehensive Welsh Language Translation services. This tender falls under the industry category of Translation Services (CPV code 79530000) and is located in Wales, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage with the procurement method being an open procedure (above threshold). The contract is anticipated to commence on 2 December 2024 and end on 1 December 2029, with key deadlines including the tender submission end date on 29 October 2024. The contract's estimated value ranges from GBP 198,000 to GBP 209,000.

This tender offers promising opportunities for businesses experienced in translation services, especially those with capabilities in providing accurate, reliable, and timely translations from English to Welsh and vice versa. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to apply, making it particularly conducive for smaller enterprises aiming to expand their service portfolio. The contract's requirements include the ability to handle simultaneous translations, proofread high-profile documents, and manage several projects under tight deadlines. Businesses specialising in managing complex translations and high-volume workloads would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

## Notice

Ofcom requires the establishment of a "call-off" Contract for the delivery of an accurate, reliable translation service from English to Welsh and less frequently, from Welsh to English. As a minimum, the service must deliver the following: - Accurate, timely and clear translation of a wide range of materials from English to Welsh and vice versa - Simultaneous translation as and when required. - Undertake several projects at the same time during busy periods and the ability to work to extremely tight deadlines. - Proof reading of large, complex, and high-profile documents, such as the Annual Report - Ability to turn around within constrained timescales, e.g., one hour if the translation is urgent. It would be preferable were the service also able to: - maintain and develop a dictionary of complex Ofcom terms which can be shared, in a suitable format with Ofcom Wales staff to ensure consistency across translations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cedbedfe-0e4c-48c0-b539-2e4e1014999b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £209,000 |
| 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 | OFCOM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2024 at 15:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cedbedfe-0e4c-48c0-b539-2e4e1014999b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cedbedfe-0e4c-48c0-b539-2e4e1014999b
  27th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://ofcom.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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