--- title: "Provision of Worldwide Linguistic Services in Support of UK MoD Operations - 700032337" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4b39af64-b8fe-4890-b95d-14a9465679b6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4b39af64-b8fe-4890-b95d-14a9465679b6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b39af64-b8fe-4890-b95d-14a9465679b6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b39af64-b8fe-4890-b95d-14a9465679b6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, C&C" published: "2020-12-19" --- # Provision of Worldwide Linguistic Services in Support of UK MoD Operations - 700032337 Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, C&C Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b39af64-b8fe-4890-b95d-14a9465679b6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4b39af64-b8fe-4890-b95d-14a9465679b6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b39af64-b8fe-4890-b95d-14a9465679b6.json) ## Summary The UK Ministry of Defence is seeking a partner for the "Provision of Worldwide Linguistic Services in Support of UK MoD Operations," classified under translation and interpretation services. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure. Key dates include the closure of the Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) on 8th February 2021, and the contract period spans from 1st December 2021 to 30th November 2025. This tender is relevant to various locations, including British Overseas Territories, Europe, and the UK, with an estimated total value of £54 million. This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in linguistic services, particularly those equipped to handle urgent operational requirements and who can deploy linguists at short notice. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement is designed to engage a single supplier with a comprehensive support structure to ensure the safety and welfare of linguists in operational environments. Potential suppliers should possess capabilities in both interpretation and translation across diverse settings and should be prepared to meet stringent security and operational demands. ## Notice Translation services. Interpretation services. The Authority has a requirement for a single supplier framework agreement to provide linguistic services in support of the Permanent Joint Headquarters (PJHQ) and specialist user overseas operations worldwide. This requirement will include Face to Face interpreting and translation services across a wide spectrum of operational environments and interactions. There may also be a requirement to translate standalone documents on an ad hoc basis. The successful supplier will be required to react to large surges and reductions in the requirement retaining the ability to deploy linguists at short notice to meet urgent operational needs. The supplier will be expected to appropriately select individuals who can meet the linguistic, security and deployment requirements as providing a fully managed service both in and out of theatre. The Successful Supplier will also be responsible for the local support for linguists' safety and welfare, which may include a specific intimidation policy set by the Authority. The contract duration will be for a period of four years with the option to extend by 24 months, in any monthly increment. Indicative Procurement Timeline: 04/01/21 - DPQQ Clarification Questions Open 21/01/21 (12:00hrs) - DPQQ Clarification Questions Close 08/02/21 (12:00hrs) - DPQQ Close 26/02/21 - DPQQ Results 12/04/21 - ITT Issue 19/04/21 - Bidder's Conference 14/06/21 - ITT Close 01/11/21 - Contract Award Expressions Of Interest/Requests to Participate should be made by submitting a compliant Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) on https://www.contracts.mod.uk/, using access code GA59K5KGA8, and will close upon closure of the DPQQ (08/02/2021 at 12:00hrs). All completed DPQQ's should be submitted through https://www.contracts.mod.uk/. All documents relating to this requirement can be accessed on https://www.contracts.mod.uk/ using access code GA59K5KGA8. Any questions relating to this requirement should be sent to Mrs Jo Cannon (jo.cannon101@mod.gov.uk) Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Northwood: Interpretation services.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/540b4ef9-9af8-4bd3-ab30-2f2c8f4d6c25 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 19 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £54,000,000 | | 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, C&C | | Locality | NORTHWOOD | | Post town | Harrow | | Postcode | HA6 3HP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Three Rivers | | Electoral ward | Moor Park & Eastbury | | Westminster constituency | South West Hertfordshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79530000 - Translation services - 79540000 - Interpretation services ## Release History - 19 Dec 2020 at 16:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/540b4ef9-9af8-4bd3-ab30-2f2c8f4d6c25 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/540b4ef9-9af8-4bd3-ab30-2f2c8f4d6c25 19th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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