--- title: "Provision of Worldwide Linguistic Services in Support of UK MoD Operations - 700032337" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9fa13e07-512c-4e65-8f82-d5771501ecaa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9fa13e07-512c-4e65-8f82-d5771501ecaa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9fa13e07-512c-4e65-8f82-d5771501ecaa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9fa13e07-512c-4e65-8f82-d5771501ecaa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, C&C" published: "2021-08-16" --- # Provision of Worldwide Linguistic Services in Support of UK MoD Operations - 700032337 Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, C&C Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9fa13e07-512c-4e65-8f82-d5771501ecaa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9fa13e07-512c-4e65-8f82-d5771501ecaa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9fa13e07-512c-4e65-8f82-d5771501ecaa.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is seeking a single supplier to provide Worldwide Linguistic Services in support of UK MOD operations, with a contract value of £54 million. This procurement falls under the category of translation and interpretation services and is currently in the planning stage. The contract period is set to commence on 1st December 2021 and culminate on 30th November 2025. The procurement process follows a selective method through a restricted procedure, with key deadlines including the closure of the Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) on 8th February 2021, and the anticipated contract award date of 1st November 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the linguistic services sector, particularly those with the capability to provide face-to-face interpreting and translation services across various operational environments. Companies that possess quick deployment capabilities and can offer robust support for personnel safety and welfare would be well-suited to participate. The framework agreement will be particularly attractive to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in high-pressure environments, allowing them to engage in substantial MOD projects and expand their business footprint within this essential sector. ## Notice Other additional information: This tender opportunity is cancelled. Translation services. Interpretation services. The Authority has a requirement for a single supplier framework agreement to provide linguistic services in support of the Permanent Joint Headquarters (PJHQ) and specialist user overseas operations worldwide. This requirement will include Face to Face interpreting and translation services across a wide spectrum of operational environments and interactions. There may also be a requirement to translate standalone documents on an ad hoc basis. The successful supplier will be required to react to large surges and reductions in the requirement retaining the ability to deploy linguists at short notice to meet urgent operational needs. The supplier will be expected to appropriately select individuals who can meet the linguistic, security and deployment requirements as providing a fully managed service both in and out of theatre. The Successful Supplier will also be responsible for the local support for linguists' safety and welfare, which may include a specific intimidation policy set by the Authority. The contract duration will be for a period of four years with the option to extend by 24 months, in any monthly increment. Indicative Procurement Timeline: 04/01/21 - DPQQ Clarification Questions Open 21/01/21 (12:00hrs) - DPQQ Clarification Questions Close 08/02/21 (12:00hrs) - DPQQ Close 26/02/21 - DPQQ Results 12/04/21 - ITT Issue 19/04/21 - Bidder's Conference 14/06/21 - ITT Close 01/11/21 - Contract Award Expressions Of Interest/Requests to Participate should be made by submitting a compliant Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) on https://www.contracts.mod.uk/, using access code GA59K5KGA8, and will close upon closure of the DPQQ (08/02/2021 at 12:00hrs). All completed DPQQ's should be submitted through https://www.contracts.mod.uk/. All documents relating to this requirement can be accessed on https://www.contracts.mod.uk/ using access code GA59K5KGA8. Any questions relating to this requirement should be sent to Mrs Jo Cannon (jo.cannon101@mod.gov.uk) Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Northwood: Interpretation services.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bb88b2e-8fa4-4d38-8f78-c11acd71d72d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £54,000,000 | | 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, C&C | | Locality | NORTHWOOD | | Post town | Harrow | | Postcode | HA6 3HP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Three Rivers | | Electoral ward | Moor Park & Eastbury | | Westminster constituency | South West Hertfordshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79530000 - Translation services - 79540000 - Interpretation services ## Release History - 16 Aug 2021 at 10:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bb88b2e-8fa4-4d38-8f78-c11acd71d72d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bb88b2e-8fa4-4d38-8f78-c11acd71d72d 16th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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