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title: "Language Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-41201120-91e4-47d7-876e-1029c39030a6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Language Services

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41201120-91e4-47d7-876e-1029c39030a6

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## Summary

The procurement process for Language Services, initiated by West Northamptonshire Council, aims to appoint a service provider through the ESPO framework 402_20. The contract, valued at £200,000, covers a range of language service requirements including interpretation, translation, and additional services, with a delivery address located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 1st December 2021, and the contract commenced on 23rd December 2021, extending until 23rd December 2025. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, meaning it was a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth in the language services sector, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialize in interpretation and translation services. Companies with diverse capabilities in face-to-face, telephone, and video interpretation, as well as those offering multilingual support and administrative services, would be well-positioned to compete in this market. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses establish relationships with public sector clients, enhancing their portfolio and facilitating future opportunities.

## Notice

Procurement to appoint a Service Provider via ESPO framework 402_20 (Language Services) to manage all or a large proportion of language service requirements. The Service Provider will provide a seamless, end-to-end service, offering advisory and administration support, and will be required to deliver the following Services: - Face to Face Interpretation Services - Spoken - Face to Face Interpretation Services - Non-Spoken - Telephone Interpretation Services - Video Interpretation Services - Spoken - Video Interpretation Services - Non-Spoken - Translation, Transcription and Additional Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6430ff5f-042d-4fe5-87c1-f582173bf912 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2021 - 23 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AA GLOBAL LANGUAGE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2022 at 12:29 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6430ff5f-042d-4fe5-87c1-f582173bf912
- 5 Jan 2022 at 14:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6430ff5f-042d-4fe5-87c1-f582173bf912
- 5 Jan 2022 at 12:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6430ff5f-042d-4fe5-87c1-f582173bf912

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6430ff5f-042d-4fe5-87c1-f582173bf912
  24th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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