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title: "LPS CORP - Interpretation and Translation Services - RFQ 15277607"
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buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# LPS CORP - Interpretation and Translation Services - RFQ 15277607

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5174b912-1df3-4ba5-a281-650bd729c546

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council has recently awarded a contract for Interpretation and Translation Services, titled "LPS CORP - Interpretation and Translation Services - RFQ 15277607". This procurement falls under the services sector, specifically within the language services industry, and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £920,000, was tendered via an open procedure that allows for broad participation. The contract period commenced on 1st June 2021 and will run until 31st May 2025. Notably, the tender period ended on 11th March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in translation and interpretative services. Companies engaged in spoken and non-spoken language services, including British Sign Language, would find suitable opportunities here. The contract addresses specific needs within social services, thus appealing to businesses capable of providing high-quality linguistic support in various contexts, such as interviews and consultations.

## Notice

The Authority is looking to procure a Contract to provide language services including spoken and non-spoken Interpretation and Translation services to the Authority. The contract will be tendered in two (2) Lots: (i) Lot 1 - Face to Face interpreting for Social Service requirements, interviews, meetings, consultation, for spoken languages, telephone interpretation and document translation services (ii) Lot 2 - Face to Face interpreting for Social Service requirements, interviews, meetings, consultation, for non-spoken including British Sign language, lip speaking and Palantypist

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c91d66af-326d-4579-8348-a886469dc753 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £920,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £920,000 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | COSIGN PARTNERS IN COMMUNICATION; DA LANGUAGES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2021 at 08:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c91d66af-326d-4579-8348-a886469dc753
- 8 Feb 2021 at 11:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ec0740f-74de-459e-991f-88dd14bc89d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c91d66af-326d-4579-8348-a886469dc753
  5th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ec0740f-74de-459e-991f-88dd14bc89d3
  8th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier/
  LCC iSupplier Portal

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