--- title: "Invitation to Quote (ITQ) - Provision of Chinese language interpreting service to Bespoke Interpreting Language and Communication Services (BILCS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d66cf2c3-dc09-4868-9aa2-45d3819cf744" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d66cf2c3-dc09-4868-9aa2-45d3819cf744" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d66cf2c3-dc09-4868-9aa2-45d3819cf744.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d66cf2c3-dc09-4868-9aa2-45d3819cf744.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2018-05-14" --- # Invitation to Quote (ITQ) - Provision of Chinese language interpreting service to Bespoke Interpreting Language and Communication Services (BILCS) Buyer: NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d66cf2c3-dc09-4868-9aa2-45d3819cf744 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d66cf2c3-dc09-4868-9aa2-45d3819cf744) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d66cf2c3-dc09-4868-9aa2-45d3819cf744.json) ## Summary NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) is conducting a tender process for the provision of Chinese language interpreting services under the title "Invitation to Quote (ITQ) - Provision of Chinese language interpreting service to Bespoke Interpreting Language and Communication Services (BILCS)." This procurement falls within the translation services industry category and is located in the Birmingham and Black Country area, United Kingdom. The tender period will conclude on 25th May 2018, with proposals to be evaluated based on both quality and pricing, followed by the expected notice of award in June 2018 and work commencement slated for June 2018. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in language services, interpreting, and translation. SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this project particularly suitable, especially those capable of providing face-to-face interpreting in Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and other specified languages. Companies keen on engaging with the NHS or private medical clients in the region should consider submitting a quotation, as this contract operates on a cost and volume basis, offering a potential avenue for sustained business growth. ## Notice Invitation to Quote (ITQ) Provision of Chinese language interpreting service to Bespoke Interpreting Language and Communication Services (BILCS) I am pleased to inform you that Midlands and Lancashire CSU (MLCSU) wish to invite you to participate in this 'Invitation to Quote'. Following the receipt of your quote via email, the Project group/Evaluation panel will evaluate the proposals against each other within the evaluation matrix below. Final selection will be based on the ability of the service provider to provide the required service at the best price, at the optimum performance level and with a clear and demonstrable implementation/delivery programme. Bidding organisations must obtain for themselves at their own responsibility and expense all information necessary for the preparation of their bids and will be deemed to have availed themselves of all necessary information in submitting bids. In the event that MLCSU decides not to award this contract, there will be no liability for MLCSU for any costs incurred by the bidding providers. Please see evaluation grid below: Weightings - Totalling 100%: Quality 60% Quality sub-criteria: Ability to meet specification 60% Pricing: Rates 40% TOTAL 100% Please find attached the 'Specification Brief' which will help you direct your response appropriately. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Please send your response to the following email addresses: elaine.butler2@nhs.net Please note that the deadline for your proposal is 25th May 2018 4pm. Any submissions received after this date will not be considered. Kind regards, Elaine Butler Senior Procurement Officer Specification Introduction to the brief MLCSU require the provision of Chinese language interpreting service to Bespoke Interpreting Language and Communication Services (BILCS). We are looking for face to face on site interpreting in a medical environment for NHS and private clients in the Birmingham and Black Country area. We will require interpreters in the following languages; * Mandarin * Cantonese * Vietnamese * Hakka * Korean * Japanese * Thai Interpreting Charges Monday-Friday 8am-6pm Out of Hours Face-to-Face Interpreting First 60 Minutes PS PS Face-to-Face Interpreting Subsequent 15 minute intervals PS PS Please note that the contract will be on a cost and volume basis with no guarantee of any activity for the successful provider(s). If you would like to provide us with a quotation for this work please return to be by Friday 25th May 2018. We require the quotation to be submitted on headed paper. Timescales Activity: Date: Relative to: Deadline for questions 19th May 2018 4pm All bidders wishing to quote Deadline for receipt of Proposal 26th May 2018 4pm All bidders wishing to quote Notice of award June 2018 All bidders that quoted Delivery of work commencement June 2018 Successful bidder T ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cda8ec2-899e-441a-a5c2-e1366d0dc582 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 25 May 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 May 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST4 4LX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent | | Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent | | Electoral ward | Fenton West & Mount Pleasant | | Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79530000 - Translation services ## Release History - 14 May 2018 at 12:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cda8ec2-899e-441a-a5c2-e1366d0dc582 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cda8ec2-899e-441a-a5c2-e1366d0dc582 14th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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