--- title: "Translation & Interpreting Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-50ad67ac-1874-4ae1-a318-2d24946ca7ec" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-50ad67ac-1874-4ae1-a318-2d24946ca7ec" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50ad67ac-1874-4ae1-a318-2d24946ca7ec.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50ad67ac-1874-4ae1-a318-2d24946ca7ec.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-30" --- # Translation & Interpreting Services Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50ad67ac-1874-4ae1-a318-2d24946ca7ec [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-50ad67ac-1874-4ae1-a318-2d24946ca7ec) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50ad67ac-1874-4ae1-a318-2d24946ca7ec.json) ## Summary Derby City Council has successfully awarded the contract for Translation & Interpreting Services, aimed at improving communication with clients who are non-native English speakers. This procurement is categorised under the 'Translation services' industry, with additional classification in 'Interpretation services'. The contract covers various types of interpretation, including face-to-face, telephone, video/online, and written translations. The services will be delivered across the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process followed an open procedure, and the contract, valued at £888,000, will commence on 1st February 2025 and run until 31st January 2030. Key suppliers include Absolute Interpreting and Translations Ltd, D A Languages Ltd, and Supreme Linguistic Services. This contract presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in linguistic services. SMEs particularly stand to benefit as the procurement encourages their participation. With a substantial budget, this tender allows providers to expand their service offerings and gain long-term engagement with a reputable governmental entity. Businesses with expertise in telephone, face-to-face, virtual, and written interpretations are well-suited to compete and deliver the required services, potentially enhancing their portfolio and market presence in the public sector. ## Notice The Council is seeking to procure providers to carry out translation services to effectively communicate with clients where English is not their first language. Multiple channels for Interpreting will be used in order to enable individuals who have limited spoken English to communicate with members of the council through the use of an interpreter; including telephone (mobile and land-line), face-to-face, virtual meetings and written translations. Awarded parties will provide a reliable pathway for service users and a system that reduces spend for the organisation and maximises opportunities. There are four Lots which are broken down as follows: * Lot 1 - Face to Face Interpretation * Lot 2 - Telephone Interpretation * Lot 3 - Written Translation * Lot 4 - Video/Online Interpreting Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 11.30pm on 11th August 2024. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid. The deadline for returns is 10.00am on Monday 12th August 2024. Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org Please search for TD2120 or DN725641. Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. Additional information: Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 11.30pm on 11th August 2024. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid. The deadline for returns is 10.00am on Monday 12th August 2024. Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org Please search for TD2120 or DN725641 Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1329888c-9d6f-452c-a720-f0b577ee0978 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Oct 2024 | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £888,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £888,000 | | 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 | DERBY CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 2FS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Darley | | Westminster constituency | Derby South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | ABSOLUTE INTERPRETING AND TRANSLATIONS; D A LANGUAGES; SUPREME LINGUISTIC SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79530000 - Translation services - 79540000 - Interpretation services ## Release History - 30 Oct 2024 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1329888c-9d6f-452c-a720-f0b577ee0978 - 5 Jul 2024 at 07:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36b51bf3-91fd-4068-9356-6ec55e5b6981 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1329888c-9d6f-452c-a720-f0b577ee0978 30th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36b51bf3-91fd-4068-9356-6ec55e5b6981 5th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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