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title: "RES/PS/Language Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034f3c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
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# RES/PS/Language Services Framework

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034f3c

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## Summary

The Bristol City Council has completed the procurement process for a Language Services Framework titled "RES/PS/Language Services Framework" in the services industry category. The framework covers interpretation, translation, and British Sign Language services. It includes lots for different types of services like face-to-face interpreting, telephone interpreting, video interpreting, written translations, British Sign Language interpreting, and British Sign Language translation. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and multiple suppliers have been awarded contracts for different lots.

This tender by Bristol City Council presents opportunities for language service providers to engage in face-to-face interpreting, telephone interpreting, video interpreting, written translations, British Sign Language interpreting, and British Sign Language translation services. Businesses specializing in language services, particularly in interpretation and translation, would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The framework provides a platform for service providers to support the council's language needs and expand their business through long-term contractual arrangements for service provision and potential extensions.

## Notice

Framework Agreement for Bristol City Councils Interpretation, Translation and British Sign Language requirements.

### Lot Information

Face-to-face Interpreting

Face-to-face interpreting services.

Renewal: Optional 2 x 12 month extensions to the framework

Telephone Interpreting

Telephone interpreting services.

Renewal: Optional 2 x 12 month extensions to the framework

Video Interpreting

Video Interpreting services.

Renewal: Optional 2 x 12 month extensions to the framework

Written Translations

Written translation services.

Renewal: Optional 2 x 12 month extensions to the framework

British Sign Language Interpreting

British Sign Language Interpretations services.

Renewal: Optional 2 x 12 month extensions to the framework

British Sign Language Translation

British Sign Language Translation services.

Renewal: Optional 2 x 12 month extensions to the framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030443-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | 17 Jul 2022 |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK11 Bristol, City of |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 15 |
| Supplier names | ABSOLUTE INTERPRETING AND TRANSLATION; ABSOLUTE INTERPRETING AND TRANSLATIONS; CLEAR VOICE INTERPRETERS & TRANSLATION; DRIP MEDIA; INVOLVE VISUAL COLLABORATION; LANGUAGE EMPIRE; LANGUAGE LINE; LINGVO HOUSE TRANSLATION SERVICES; LIPSPEAKER; ONCALL INTERPRETERS; PAB LANGUAGES CENTRE; ROYAL ASSOCIATION FOR DEAF PEOPLE (RAD; SIGNINGWORKS; SUPREME LINGUISTIC SERVICES T/A PREMIUM LINGUISTIC SERVICES; THEBIGWORD INTERPRETING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2022 at 08:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030443-2022
- 29 Jul 2022 at 12:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020818-2022
- 27 Jul 2022 at 09:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020430-2022
- 7 Jul 2022 at 08:50 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018580-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=f8f9a7ae-370f-ed11-8116-005056b64545
- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

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