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title: "Award of 1617-0854 The Provision of Interpreting and Translation Services"
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# Award of 1617-0854 The Provision of Interpreting and Translation Services

Buyer: ISLINGTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c666642-9a31-43bc-ac01-0e869d23f1d6

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## Summary

The Islington Council has awarded a contract titled "1617-0854 The Provision of Interpreting and Translation Services", valued at £400,000. This procurement falls under the category of translation services and is located in London, UK. The contract was awarded following a selective procurement method, sourced via a call-off from the CCS framework RM1092 Lot 1, and the contract period runs from 31st March 2018 to 28th February 2021. The award notice was published on 28th February 2018, indicating the completion of this procurement stage.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in language services, particularly those providing face-to-face interpreting, telephone interpreting, and written translation services across various community languages. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender, which aims to enhance communication within Islington's diverse community. The scope of work makes it ideal for businesses with expertise in technical and legal document translations, thereby enabling them to engage with local authorities and expand their client base.

## Notice

The contract has been awarded via call-off from CCS framework RM1092 Lot 1 - Language Services. The contract includes: 1. Face-to-face interpreting service for all community languages spoken in Islington (in a range of situations including one to ones and at larger meetings). 2. Telephone and conference interpreting for the same where it is deemed by the council that face-to-face interpreting is not feasible or desirable. 3. Written translation for all community languages for any written document, including technical and legal documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03bad53-c655-460e-a2c6-7c8b3e3d5a09 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | ISLINGTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North London |
| Postcode | N1 1XR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Laycock |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THEBIGWORD GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2018 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03bad53-c655-460e-a2c6-7c8b3e3d5a09

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03bad53-c655-460e-a2c6-7c8b3e3d5a09
  28th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.islington.gov.uk

## Provenance

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