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title: "Interpreting, Translation and Communication Support Services Framework"
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# Interpreting, Translation and Communication Support Services Framework

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ec63dcb-8255-45e8-901c-f7206f1fa4e1

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## Summary

The Newcastle City Council is seeking tenders for the "Interpreting, Translation and Communication Support Services Framework." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on translation and interpreting services. The tender is currently active, having been published on 3rd April 2019, with an end date for submissions set for 8th May 2019. The services are to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with the contract expected to run from 1st August 2019 to 31st July 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, which allows for all interested parties to submit their bids.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the language services sector. Businesses that provide interpreting and translation services are particularly well-suited to compete, given the demand for high-quality, cost-effective support aimed at facilitating the needs of local residents and council employees. Engaging in this process can significantly enhance business visibility and growth in the public sector.

## Notice

The provision of a high quality, cost effective and efficient Interpreting, Translation and Communication Support Service is required to be delivered on behalf of Newcastle City Council, Your Homes Newcastle and Leazes Homes to facilitate the needs of local residents and Council employees. Additional information: All tender documents can be accessed free of charge at www.procontract.duenorth.com - no tenders or clarifications will be accepted via any other means.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f23dcf0-5a0d-4f9c-aefb-51a98710a910 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2019 at 08:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f23dcf0-5a0d-4f9c-aefb-51a98710a910

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f23dcf0-5a0d-4f9c-aefb-51a98710a910
  3rd April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.procontract.due-north.com
  Tender Portal

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