--- title: "WP3561 - Interpreting, Translation, Transcription and Easy Read" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-464dff08-f705-4d35-b504-e5650a84d128" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-464dff08-f705-4d35-b504-e5650a84d128" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-464dff08-f705-4d35-b504-e5650a84d128.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-464dff08-f705-4d35-b504-e5650a84d128.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING" published: "2019-11-19" --- # WP3561 - Interpreting, Translation, Transcription and Easy Read Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-464dff08-f705-4d35-b504-e5650a84d128 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-464dff08-f705-4d35-b504-e5650a84d128) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-464dff08-f705-4d35-b504-e5650a84d128.json) ## Summary Walsall Council is seeking a supplier for a contract titled "WP3561 - Interpreting, Translation, Transcription and Easy Read," focusing on the provision of interpreting and translation services across the borough and beyond. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically within the realm of translation (CPV code 79530000) and interpretation services (CPV code 79540000). The tender period concludes on 20 December 2019, with a minimum contract value of £600,000 and a total value of £700,000. The contract is to commence on 1 April 2020 and continue until 31 March 2023. This is an open procurement process, inviting a range of service providers to participate. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in language services such as interpreting, transcription, and translation. Companies offering British Sign Language services, remote interpreting, and accessible communication solutions will find this tender particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to express their interest, facilitating potential growth through public sector contracts. ## Notice The Council wishes procure the provision of Interpreting, Translation, Transcription and Easy Read services across the borough and out of Borough where required. This provision will include the following: Spoken Languages: Face to face interpreting in spoken community languages; Telephone and Video interpreting in spoken community languages and Translation Communication Professionals working with Deaf and Deafblind People (CP): British Sign Language / English face to face interpreting; British Sign Language / English remote interpreting; Deafblind interpretation; Lipspeaking; Notetaking (electronic and manual); Sign language translator; Sign Supported English and Speech to text reporting Transcription: Braille; Moon and Audio Easy Read The Council is looking to appoint one supplier for this Contract. Additional information: Please note that Walsall Council have a new Contract opportunity. For further details of the requirement, please see the following link to the Councils' e-Procurement web portal; https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil You will be required to register your organisation (if already not done so) and express your interest in the relevant project/opportunity. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/156b0ccd-c849-4fd1-94ca-a8bd974c6869 | | 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 | 19 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £700,000 | | 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 | WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Walsall | | Postcode | WS1 1TP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall | | Local authority | Walsall | | Electoral ward | St Matthew's | | Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79530000 - Translation services - 79540000 - Interpretation services ## Release History - 19 Nov 2019 at 10:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/156b0ccd-c849-4fd1-94ca-a8bd974c6869 - 19 Nov 2019 at 10:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/156b0ccd-c849-4fd1-94ca-a8bd974c6869 - 18 Nov 2019 at 15:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/156b0ccd-c849-4fd1-94ca-a8bd974c6869 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/156b0ccd-c849-4fd1-94ca-a8bd974c6869 19th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil - https://www.walsall.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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