--- title: "22 055 - Translation & Interpretation Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6adec9ae-5d71-4a28-9810-dd9184f9ca19" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6adec9ae-5d71-4a28-9810-dd9184f9ca19" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6adec9ae-5d71-4a28-9810-dd9184f9ca19.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6adec9ae-5d71-4a28-9810-dd9184f9ca19.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-04-05" --- # 22 055 - Translation & Interpretation Services Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6adec9ae-5d71-4a28-9810-dd9184f9ca19 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6adec9ae-5d71-4a28-9810-dd9184f9ca19) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6adec9ae-5d71-4a28-9810-dd9184f9ca19.json) ## Summary The Cheshire East Borough Council has awarded a contract for Translation & Interpretation Services. The council sought a single provider to deliver a managed service for face-to-face interpretation, telephone interpretation, video interpretation, and document translation in various locations across Cheshire East. The initial contract term is 2 years with options for two extensions, and the total contract value is £950,000. This procurement opportunity offers potential for growth to businesses providing translation and interpretation services. Companies specialised in language services catering to varied sectors, especially Children's Services, will find this tender suitable. The Council requires language providers who can deliver services in languages such as Polish and Slovak. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this open procedure tender for service contracts. ## Notice The Council intends to appoint a single Provider to deliver a fully managed Translation, Interpretation and Transcription Service. The service shall include provisions for: - * Face to Face Interpretation Services (Verbal) * Face to Face Interpretation Services (Non-Verbal) * Telephone Interpretation Services Scheduled * Telephone Interpretation Services on Demand * Video Interpretation Services (Verbal) * Video Interpretation Services (Non-Verbal) * Document translation, including Braille, Large Print, Easy Read and Audio Transcriptions. Interpretation and translation services are required by a varied cross section of the Council but predominantly Children's Services. The services are commissioned from all Council office locations across Cheshire East and can take place in a variety of locations, including but not limited to schools, courts, children's centres, clients homes and hospitals across the borough. The successful bidder will be able to provide translation and Interpretation services to a range of languages. The current Top 2 languages that the Council has requirements for are Polish and Slovak. Additional information: The initial contract term will be 2 years with 2 options to extend: 1 x 24 months and 1 x 12 months extension options to be exercised at the discretion of the Council. Tender documents can be accessed via The Chest at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ reference number DN630261 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83b86ea1-60de-497a-8db1-334d0f88b1bb | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Dec 2022 | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £950,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £950,000 | | 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 | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SANDBACH | | Post town | Crewe | | Postcode | CW11 1HZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East | | Local authority | Cheshire East | | Electoral ward | Sandbach Town | | Westminster constituency | Congleton | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SUPREME LINGUISTIC SERVICES T/A PREMIUM LINGUISTIC SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79530000 - Translation services - 79540000 - Interpretation services ## Release History - 5 Apr 2023 at 08:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83b86ea1-60de-497a-8db1-334d0f88b1bb - 22 Sep 2022 at 10:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/872ec43f-a066-4d4c-8308-58be55ed9cdb - 13 Sep 2022 at 15:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a0fc23f-9f3c-4f17-a8cb-ae8deef50bf2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83b86ea1-60de-497a-8db1-334d0f88b1bb 5th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/872ec43f-a066-4d4c-8308-58be55ed9cdb 22nd September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a0fc23f-9f3c-4f17-a8cb-ae8deef50bf2 13th September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/ - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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