--- title: "Translation, Interpretation and Transcription Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-733e67bc-6495-4dc7-883c-719c82170828" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-733e67bc-6495-4dc7-883c-719c82170828" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-733e67bc-6495-4dc7-883c-719c82170828.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-733e67bc-6495-4dc7-883c-719c82170828.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THURROCK BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-11-27" --- # Translation, Interpretation and Transcription Services Buyer: THURROCK BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-733e67bc-6495-4dc7-883c-719c82170828 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-733e67bc-6495-4dc7-883c-719c82170828) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-733e67bc-6495-4dc7-883c-719c82170828.json) ## Summary Thurrock Borough Council is seeking providers for its contract titled "Translation, Interpretation and Transcription Services". This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically classified as translation services (CPV code: 79530000). The tender was published on 20th June 2019, with a closing date set for 31st July 2019. The contract period will commence on 1st December 2019 and run for three years, with a potential extension of up to two additional years. The estimated total contract value is £375,000, and the procurement process follows an open method above the threshold. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality language services and who are registered to use the Oracle Cloud eSourcing system will find this contract appealing, as it encourages competition and innovation in the sector. Being well-versed in public sector standards will further enhance the chances of success for bids. ## Notice Please note value provided in section 1 of this notice is the full five year value (the contract is for 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years in 1 year increments). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f13bbc3-f098-4257-be7c-c6204a80bc00 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Nov 2019 | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2019 - 30 Nov 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £375,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £375,000 | | 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 | THURROCK BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | GRAYS | | Post town | Romford | | Postcode | RM17 6SL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock | | Local authority | Thurrock | | Electoral ward | Grays Riverside | | Westminster constituency | Thurrock | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | D A LANGUAGES; SUPREME LINGUISTIC SERVICES; THE LANGUAGE SHOP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79530000 - Translation services ## Release History - 27 Nov 2019 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f13bbc3-f098-4257-be7c-c6204a80bc00 - 23 Jul 2019 at 10:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abbf8113-4e6a-420f-a96e-d086807a26c0 - 21 Jun 2019 at 10:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abbf8113-4e6a-420f-a96e-d086807a26c0 - 20 Jun 2019 at 13:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abbf8113-4e6a-420f-a96e-d086807a26c0 - 20 Jun 2019 at 13:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abbf8113-4e6a-420f-a96e-d086807a26c0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f13bbc3-f098-4257-be7c-c6204a80bc00 27th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abbf8113-4e6a-420f-a96e-d086807a26c0 23rd July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f0313fec-f1d1-451d-aec5-2ac0dd5a9c9b Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c3c917d-7975-4657-b2de-22b31708c6df Specification - https://egst.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/faces/PrcPosRegisterSupplier?prcBuId=300000003250987&_adf.ctrl-state=8yvz7zjpm_1&_afr=&_afrLoop=2821770221391410&_afrWindowMode=0&_afrWindowId=null&_afrFS=16&_afrMT=screen&_afrMFW=1920&_afrMFH=932&_afrMFDW=1920&_afrMFDH=1080&_afrMFC=8&_afrMFCI=0&_afrMFM=0&_afrMFR=96&_afrMFG=0&_afrMFS=0&_afrMFO=0 Oracle Cloud Sourcing - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ede7f18-6f80-424b-a296-1cf398897176 Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1e48d8b2-5cd7-4541-9185-60160fc27f0a Oracle Suppliers User Guide ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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