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title: "16-075 Translations & Interpretation Services"
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# 16-075 Translations & Interpretation Services

Buyer: ROTHERHAM MBC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8340fd3e-3a50-421c-b840-2abdf65c9dec

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## Summary

The procurement process for Translation and Interpretation Services, titled "16-075 Translations & Interpretation Services," was conducted by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (Rotherham MBC) in the UK. The contract, valued at £5,000,000, pertains to the provision of services across various languages and accessible formats to accommodate the diverse communication needs of the council's constituents, including those with disabilities. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the contract period commencing from 6 January 2020 and concluding on 5 December 2020. The tender was officially awarded on 3 January 2020, after the submission deadline of 30 November 2019, and the services were to be delivered in the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services, as well as those offering accessible communication solutions. Companies equipped to provide high-quality services in multiple languages, particularly those familiar with the needs of disabled individuals, would be well-suited to compete. There is potential for service providers who can supply telephone interpretation, face-to-face interpretation, and alternative formats for communication, establishing a critical role in supporting local government initiatives and enhancing community engagement.

## Notice

RMBC and its partners require interpretation, translation and alternative formats of communication services. The languages required include Albanian, Arabic, British Sign Language, Mandarin, Czech, Farsi, Hungarian, Kurdish, Lingala, Lithuanian, and Mirpur dialect, Oromo, Polish, Punjabi, Pashto, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Somali and Urdu. Rotherham also has a large number of disabled people in the Borough, many of whom have a range of communication access needs. These include the provision of information in Large Print, on Audio Tape, Braille, and interpretation in British Sign Language (and other communication methods used by Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf Blind People). We also provide information in Easy Read for people with learning Disability/Difficulty/ and low levels of literacy. The Council are looking to identify a single service provider for each of the five service areas outlined below (telephone interpretation, face to face interpretation, accessible formats, translation and alternative formats) on a framework agreement basis, in a timely, cost-effective way. The services provided must meet the highest standards of quality based on both the needs of the customer and the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc7ae68-e004-495d-8fa0-89ffe6e0e883 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2020 - 5 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | ROTHERHAM MBC |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 1AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Boston Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | D A LANGUAGES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2020 at 16:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc7ae68-e004-495d-8fa0-89ffe6e0e883

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc7ae68-e004-495d-8fa0-89ffe6e0e883
  15th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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