--- title: "Milton Keynes Council - Language Service Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f79df612-34a1-47a3-ae05-03f70096fdd5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f79df612-34a1-47a3-ae05-03f70096fdd5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f79df612-34a1-47a3-ae05-03f70096fdd5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f79df612-34a1-47a3-ae05-03f70096fdd5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL" published: "2019-02-20" --- # Milton Keynes Council - Language Service Framework Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f79df612-34a1-47a3-ae05-03f70096fdd5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f79df612-34a1-47a3-ae05-03f70096fdd5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f79df612-34a1-47a3-ae05-03f70096fdd5.json) ## Summary The Milton Keynes Council is currently undertaking a public procurement process titled "Milton Keynes Council - Language Service Framework," aimed at establishing a framework agreement for language support services. This initiative falls under the industry category of Interpretation and Translation Services, with a total project value of £3,200,000. The procurement method is classified as open, and the deadline for submitting tenders is 18 March 2019. The services will be delivered across the South East region of the United Kingdom, with contracts expected to commence on 1 June 2019 and extend until 31 May 2023. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the language services sector, particularly those specialising in interpretation and translation. Companies with capabilities in face-to-face interpretation and sensory impairment services, as well as those providing translation services, should consider competing for this framework agreement. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the framework aims to include multiple service providers across its four distinct service lots. ## Notice The purpose of this procurement exercise is to establish a framework agreement with several Service Providers to supply language support Services to Clients who speak, communicate or read languages other than English, or who need to communicate in English in non-standard ways e.g. via audio media, either individually or in groups. The framework will enable MK Language Services to call upon Service Providers listed to support interpreter and translation service demands booked through MK Language Services. Please note as this a framework agreement there are no volume guarantees. The Services sought under this framework agreement will be split into the following four lots, delivered through a subcontracting arrangement via MK Language Service: Lot 1 - Face to Face Interpretation Services - Multiple Service Providers Lot 2 - Sensory Impairment Interpretation and Translation Services, (including but not limited to British sign language, lip speaking, speech-to-text operators, Braille transcription and audio transcription.) - Multiple Service Providers Lot 3 - Translation Services (including hard copy and electronic translation services) - single Service Provider Lot 4 - All, this Lot combines all of the elements under Lot 1, 2 and 3 and is only to be utilised when an assignment requires combination of services available under Lot 1, 2 and 3. - Multiple Service Providers All information is available on the LGSS e-tendering portal ProContract - https://www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b85ca48-1129-4450-98fe-cfb98f71f31f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2019 - 31 May 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,200,000 | | 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 | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK9 3EJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79530000 - Translation services - 79540000 - Interpretation services ## Release History - 20 Feb 2019 at 13:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b85ca48-1129-4450-98fe-cfb98f71f31f - 19 Feb 2019 at 16:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8406fb54-2c9c-4959-8cb7-bbed4f192ffc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b85ca48-1129-4450-98fe-cfb98f71f31f 20th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8406fb54-2c9c-4959-8cb7-bbed4f192ffc 19th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=238e5289-94c1-e811-80ef-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.lgss.co.uk/about/ - https://www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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