--- title: "CEFAS24-48 Contract for provision of interpretation and translation services in relation to Madagascar, under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP)." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aa3815d7-36f9-4dfb-b5e5-c7ef037d3a22" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aa3815d7-36f9-4dfb-b5e5-c7ef037d3a22" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa3815d7-36f9-4dfb-b5e5-c7ef037d3a22.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa3815d7-36f9-4dfb-b5e5-c7ef037d3a22.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CEFAS" published: "2024-07-31" --- # CEFAS24-48 Contract for provision of interpretation and translation services in relation to Madagascar, under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP). Buyer: CEFAS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa3815d7-36f9-4dfb-b5e5-c7ef037d3a22 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aa3815d7-36f9-4dfb-b5e5-c7ef037d3a22) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa3815d7-36f9-4dfb-b5e5-c7ef037d3a22.json) ## Summary The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), acting as the Contracting Authority, has initiated a procurement process for the provision of interpretation and translation services in Madagascar under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP). This programme, funded through the UK's £500 million Blue Planet Fund, aims to support coastal communities by strengthening marine science expertise and creating educational resources. The tender, open until 19th August 2024, focuses on services to be delivered in French and Malagasy, with engagement events occurring in-person, online, or hybrid formats throughout the contract's duration from 1st October 2024 to 31st March 2026. The procurement method implemented is an open procedure above the threshold, and both JNCC and the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) are included as Authorised Users. This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in interpretation and translation services, especially those with capabilities in French and Malagasy linguistic needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, given the suitability criteria. With an estimated contract value between £80,000 and £120,000, this project can drive substantial growth for businesses by allowing them to participate in a high-impact environmental initiative with global reach, spanning locations from the UK to British Overseas Territories and beyond. The anticipated requirements, though not yet fully confirmed, promise a dynamic and engaging workload tailored in consultation with Cefas, JNCC, or MMO prior to commencement, providing flexibility and potential for ongoing collaboration. ## Notice The Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) is funded through official development assistance (ODA) as part of the UK's PS500 million Blue Planet Fund. Through the OCPP, the UK government partners with ODA-eligible countries to deliver tangible and positive impacts on the livelihoods of coastal communities that depend on healthy marine ecosystems. The programme supports countries to strengthen marine science expertise, develop science-based policy and management tools, and create educational resources for coastal communities. Bilateral partnerships under the OCPP are primarily delivered by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) and the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). This Contract will be awarded by Cefas as the Contracting Authority, with both JNCC and the MMO included as Authorised Users with access to the Contract as per the Conditions of Contract. Cefas require the Supplier to provide interpretation and translation services to support the delivery of OCPP in Madagascar, across a variety of formats including engagement events, meetings and workshops in-person in Madagascar, and online/ hybrid, as well as potentially written requirements. to be delivered in French and Malagasy. Cefas, and JNCC and MMO (the Authorised Users) have a number of anticipated requirements throughout the duration of the Contract but the details of these are not yet confirmed. Requirements will be agreed between the Supplier and Cefas, JNCC or MMO (as appropriate) prior to commencement of any work. Please note that Cefas is unable to guarantee the volume of work or value for the Contract. To view this opportunity please go to https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome You will need to log in or create a new supplier account. The opportunity can then be found searching 'CEFAS24-48 ITT for interpretation & translation services in Madagascar for OCPP'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2911057b-02d9-4fec-8d36-7f206e8d0188 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | 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 | CEFAS | | Locality | LOWESTOFT | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR33 0HT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk | | Local authority | East Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield | | Westminster constituency | Lowestoft | | 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 - 31 Jul 2024 at 12:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2911057b-02d9-4fec-8d36-7f206e8d0188 - 24 Jul 2024 at 13:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28e57d2e-0f6c-477e-8d07-7e6a9777d08f - 19 Jul 2024 at 07:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0bef2ba-1055-4fa0-bce3-0a653334fc69 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2911057b-02d9-4fec-8d36-7f206e8d0188 31st July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28e57d2e-0f6c-477e-8d07-7e6a9777d08f 24th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0bef2ba-1055-4fa0-bce3-0a653334fc69 19th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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