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title: "Interim contract for the provision of translation and interpretation services"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON"
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# Interim contract for the provision of translation and interpretation services

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b500564f-1cea-49b8-b06a-a090541a462b

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## Summary

The London Borough of Islington has completed an interim contract for the provision of translation and interpretation services under a call-off from the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) Language Services framework. The contract, awarded to ONCALL Interpreters Limited, commenced on 1 July 2024 and will run until 30 June 2025. This procurement, classified under CPV codes 79530000 for translation services and 79540000 for interpretation services, was executed using a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at £400,000, ensures continuity in service provision. The key dates include the award date on 28 June 2024 and the publication date on 5 September 2024.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the translation and interpretation industry to demonstrate their capacity for service continuity within local government frameworks. Large-scale companies, such as ONCALL Interpreters Limited, are well-suited to compete in this market due to their established infrastructure and ability to handle large volumes of work efficiently. While this particular contract is not designated for SMEs or VCSEs, entities specialising in language services can leverage such frameworks to gain long-term collaborations and strengthen their portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

The council entered into an interim call-off contract with Oncall Language Services via the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) Language Services. This framework agreement will deliver continuity in service provision.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72038a79-36ea-4637-9900-587d95826bd0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North London |
| Postcode | N1 2UD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | St Mary's & St James' |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ONCALL INTERPRETERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2024 at 11:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72038a79-36ea-4637-9900-587d95826bd0
- 5 Sep 2024 at 13:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72038a79-36ea-4637-9900-587d95826bd0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72038a79-36ea-4637-9900-587d95826bd0
  6th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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