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title: "Translation and Interpretation Service"
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# Translation and Interpretation Service

Buyer: SOUTHWARK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-855a7fa6-19e4-4b6f-b027-7f0e6c1d6547

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## Summary

Southwark Council is currently conducting a tender for a "Translation and Interpretation Service" aimed at providing comprehensive communication support across the borough of Southwark, including face-to-face and telephone interpretation as well as document translation. This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically within the translation and interpretation industry, and is being executed through an open procedure. The tender was published on 20 December 2016, with a submission deadline set for 3 February 2017. The resulting contract is expected to commence on 5 June 2017 and to continue until 4 June 2020. The total estimated value of the contract is £900,000, and it will be located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises that focus on language services. Businesses that specialise in translation and interpretation, as well as those offering accessible communication solutions such as large print or audio formats, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract not only enhances visibility within the public sector but also facilitates growth through the provision of essential services to diverse communities in Southwark.

## Notice

Borough wide translation and interpretation service. The T&I service will cover all communication needs including face to face and telephone interpretation, sign language and document translation. The provision of information can be in large print, audio, easyread (dyslexia friendly) and Braille.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbc6881a-ecb5-4f63-8fc6-895ef621f904 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jun 2017 - 4 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHWARK COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 2QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2016 at 16:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbc6881a-ecb5-4f63-8fc6-895ef621f904

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbc6881a-ecb5-4f63-8fc6-895ef621f904
  20th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.londontenders.org/
  eProcurement system

## Notice URLs

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

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