--- title: "ITT for the Provision of Interpreting and Translation Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ee1ced47-0074-4a7c-8714-6f204939a9ea" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ee1ced47-0074-4a7c-8714-6f204939a9ea" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee1ced47-0074-4a7c-8714-6f204939a9ea.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee1ced47-0074-4a7c-8714-6f204939a9ea.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2016-12-14" --- # ITT for the Provision of Interpreting and Translation Services Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee1ced47-0074-4a7c-8714-6f204939a9ea [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ee1ced47-0074-4a7c-8714-6f204939a9ea) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee1ced47-0074-4a7c-8714-6f204939a9ea.json) ## Summary The Borough Council of Sandwell is currently inviting tenders for the provision of Interpreting and Translation Services through an open procurement process. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) is a part of establishing a Framework Agreement with multiple suppliers, catering to various language needs as outlined in the specifications. The tender period is set to close on 20 January 2017 at 15:00 hours, with the resulting contract expected to commence on 1 April 2017 and last until 31 March 2020. Interested suppliers can access the tender documents through the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal, located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender represents a significant opportunity for language service providers to expand their business, particularly those specializing in interpretation and translation services. With a total estimated value of £400,000 over the contract duration, businesses equipped to handle diverse languages are particularly encouraged to participate. Companies that can demonstrate capacity and reliability in service delivery will likely find this tender beneficial for further growth in the public sector. Engaging in this Framework Agreement will enhance suppliers’ visibility and access to local government projects. ## Notice ITT for the Provision of Interpreting and Translation Services The Borough Council of Sandwell (the Council) wishes to invite interested parties ("Tenderers") to participate in a Tender exercise to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Interpreting and Translation services. The Council has a requirement for the provision of an Interpreting and Translation service. The Council wishes to invite interested parties ("Tenderers") to participate in a tender exercise to establish a multiple supplier Framework Agreement for the reliable supply of these services ("the Invitation To Tender"). The Council requires a number of service providers with the capacity to provide the range of languages set out in Section 2 Requirement & Specification. The total value excluding VAT for the entire duration of the Framework Agreement is estimated to be in the region of PS400,000. This value is based on historical spend data and is intended to be used as a guide only and is not a guarantee of the level of business that will be generated from the Framework Agreement. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View the On-Line Questionnaire and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. Please be mindful that if you are cut and pasting your question responses onto the On-Line Questionnaire that you do so from a notepad document, this is due to the fact that some special characters are not accepted within the On-Line Questionnaire. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Friday 20 January 2017 at 15:00hrs ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef56b9e7-ba80-44d8-8898-4a24eb789b7c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79540000 - Interpretation services ## Release History - 14 Dec 2016 at 11:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef56b9e7-ba80-44d8-8898-4a24eb789b7c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef56b9e7-ba80-44d8-8898-4a24eb789b7c 14th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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