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title: "Southampton City Council - Translation, Interpretation and Transaction"
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# Southampton City Council - Translation, Interpretation and Transaction

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79f0a486-51a0-4360-bfe0-b0ce6270e8e5

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Southampton City Council seeking qualified suppliers for the provision of Translation, Interpretation, and Transaction services. This initiative falls under the industry category of translation services and aims to ensure access to essential services for individuals from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, as well as those with hearing impairments. The contract is valued at £410,000, with services required including face-to-face interpretation, British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation, telephone interpretation, and document translation. The procurement method employed was through the ESPO framework, and the contract period spans from November 11, 2016, to November 11, 2020. The tender period concluded on November 11, 2016.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in language services, including translation and interpretation firms, particularly those that can provide BSL and other accessible communication methods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract, as the purchasing organisation prioritises inclusivity and accessibility in its service provision. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to expand their operations while contributing to the essential mandate of supporting diverse communities in Southampton.

## Notice

Southampton City Council is required to provide interpretation and translation services, including BSL signers, to ensure people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds where English is their second language and Deaf people are able to access services. Southampton City Council has to make sure the services it provides, for example Housing, Children's Services and Social Care for adults, are accessible to all and that we fulfil our Duties under the Equality Act 2010 and our Public Equality Duty under s.149. Services Required: * Face-to-Face (spoken word) * British Sign language (BSL) * Telephone Interpretation * Document Translation Additional information: This contract was awarded by utilising ESPO framework 402 - Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4885325b-3c17-4112-96e3-2ba749183e76 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2016 - 11 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £410,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £410,000 |
| 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 | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7FP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DA LANGUAGES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2016 at 15:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4885325b-3c17-4112-96e3-2ba749183e76

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4885325b-3c17-4112-96e3-2ba749183e76
  24th November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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