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title: "The Provision of Interpretation and Translation Services"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# The Provision of Interpretation and Translation Services

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1ad9822-a581-43f7-898a-dd736dfeb6b3

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## Summary

The Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Interpretation and Translation Services, with the contract awarded on 19th March 2024. This tender, valued at £1,200,000, falls under the CPV classifications of Interpretation Services (79540000) and Translation Services (79530000). The service entails providing comprehensive language support for the Council's various functions, including social care, education, and highways, among others, with delivery across England. The contract, procured through an open procedure, spans from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025, ensuring high quality, timely, and cost-effective language support services.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in language support services to collaborate with a prominent local authority. The open procedure and the endorsement for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) make this an attractive prospect for capable providers aiming to enhance their credentials and establish a foothold in the public sector. Companies with proven expertise in handling diverse language needs, especially those adept at managing large contracts across multiple domains, will find this tender particularly beneficial for their growth and operational portfolio expansion.

## Notice

This is an invitation to provide a comprehensive language support service for Leicestershire County Council, a second-tier local authority. The Council has responsibility for adult and children social care, education, highways, heritage services, trading standards and other functions. The objectives of the procurement are: * To secure a high quality and reliable language support service * To ensure that language support services are available at a right time * To ensure clarity in contractual and administrative arrangements for delivery of the service * To ensure value for money

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2636472c-49e7-441e-a44d-7acd7dc6ceae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ABSOLUTE INTERPRETING AND TRANSLATIONS; D A LANGUAGES; SUPREME LINGUISTIC SERVICES T/A PREMIUM LINGUISTIC SERVICES; WORD LANGUAGE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2024 at 07:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2636472c-49e7-441e-a44d-7acd7dc6ceae
- 21 Aug 2023 at 12:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebb89a14-813e-4dad-89f1-3e4c11b6279c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2636472c-49e7-441e-a44d-7acd7dc6ceae
  24th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebb89a14-813e-4dad-89f1-3e4c11b6279c
  21st August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b54126ce-0740-ee11-8124-005056b64545
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- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

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