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title: "Translation and interpretation (Spoken) & (Unspoken) services"
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buyer: "THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Translation and interpretation (Spoken) & (Unspoken) services

Buyer: THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1208222-c338-473f-9757-a01a4c9eee1b

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## Summary

The North Yorkshire Council has awarded a contract for translation and interpretation services. The contract, valued at £845,000 GBP, is aimed at facilitating communication with clients or customers requiring interpretation or translation support. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, with the contract period starting on April 1, 2024, and ending on March 31, 2029, providing opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the services sector to participate. The tender period closed on November 10, 2023, with the award announced on February 23, 2024, marking the completion of the process in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

Businesses in the translation and interpretation services industry, particularly those offering both spoken and unspoken services, are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The North Yorkshire Council seeks suppliers who can support and enhance communication between the authority and its clients. The contract, awarded to Aa Global Language Services Ltd and BID Services, implies a preference for large-scale service providers with expertise in providing language solutions. The successful bidders will contribute to promoting inclusivity and accessibility within the region, aligning with the council's commitment to effective communication through high-quality interpretation and translation services.

## Notice

This procurement is for translation and interpretation (spoken) and (unspoken) services for North Yorkshire Council, the purpose of the services is to support and facilitate communication between the authority and clients or customers who require communication support through interpretation or translation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e49c12b-6819-4540-bbc1-fcbd01706529 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £845,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £845,000 |
| 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 | THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHALLERTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL7 8AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Romanby |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | AA GLOBAL LANGUAGE SERVICES; BID SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2024 at 12:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e49c12b-6819-4540-bbc1-fcbd01706529

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e49c12b-6819-4540-bbc1-fcbd01706529
  20th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=73774&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104117
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.northyorks.gov.uk

## Provenance

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