--- title: "Language Services Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cc3b63bc-42c8-459e-8ff3-b8ac0ce68912" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cc3b63bc-42c8-459e-8ff3-b8ac0ce68912" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc3b63bc-42c8-459e-8ff3-b8ac0ce68912.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc3b63bc-42c8-459e-8ff3-b8ac0ce68912.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT" published: "2019-12-11" --- # Language Services Framework Agreement Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc3b63bc-42c8-459e-8ff3-b8ac0ce68912 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cc3b63bc-42c8-459e-8ff3-b8ac0ce68912) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc3b63bc-42c8-459e-8ff3-b8ac0ce68912.json) ## Summary The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is inviting tenders for the "Language Services Framework Agreement," which encompasses multilingual translation, transcription, and interpreting services across the United Kingdom and internationally. This procurement is classified under the CPV code for Translation services and includes two lots: Lot 1 for Translation & Transcription Services and Lot 2 for Interpreting Services. The open procurement process concluded the tender period on 6th August 2019, with the contract commencing on 8th September 2019 and set to conclude on 7th September 2023. The contracted work will be delivered to various locations, including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, and other global regions. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in language services to establish their presence in both the domestic and international markets. Companies proficient in translation and interpretation services, as well as those with experience in working closely with public sector clients, will find the competitive advantage needed to engage effectively in this framework. Notably, potential suppliers may include a range of SMEs that provide innovative and reliable language solutions, thus contributing to their business growth within the public procurement landscape. ## Notice The Buying Authorities have a requirement for the provision of Multilingual translation, transcription & interpreting services throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. It is the intention to appoint five (5) suitably qualified and experienced Contractors to each of the two (2) lots within this Framework to work closely with the individual Buying Authorities to provide a reliable, ethical, honest and transparent service. Lot 1 : Translation & Transcription Services. Lot 2 : Interpreting Services. Additional information: This Invitation to Tender ("ITT") has been issued by The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult ("The Authority") as collaboration lead on behalf of the Catapult Centres and their Trading Subsidiaries (the "Buying Authorities"), Details of Catapult Centres can be found at https://catapult.org.uk/catapult-centres/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8b2e704-19a8-41f3-b73b-dc7296ba5c58 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Dec 2019 | | Contract period | 16 Dec 2019 - 15 Dec 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £500,000 | | 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 | OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G1 1RD | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow East | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 8 | | Supplier names | AA GLOBAL LANGUAGE SERVICES; AST LANGUAGE SERVICES; CINTRA; D A LANGUAGES; GLOBAL LANGAUGE SERVICES; INTERTRANSLATIONS; LANGUAGE LINE; SUPREME LINGUISTIC SERVICES T/A PREMIUM LINGUISTIC SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79530000 - Translation services - 79540000 - Interpretation services ## Release History - 11 Dec 2019 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8b2e704-19a8-41f3-b73b-dc7296ba5c58 - 1 Jul 2019 at 13:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06b32c4e-35bc-4c94-8a6f-b9359b183dfc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8b2e704-19a8-41f3-b73b-dc7296ba5c58 11th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06b32c4e-35bc-4c94-8a6f-b9359b183dfc 1st July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://catapult.org.uk/catapult-centres/ - https://www.ore.catapult.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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