---
title: "Translation and Interpretation Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03892d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-03-09"
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# Translation and Interpretation Services

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03892d

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## Summary

The Cumbria County Council has completed the procurement process for Translation and Interpretation Services. The services are part of the health and social work category, with a focus on providing translation services to Service Users. The tender, now in the award stage, was conducted through an open procedure with Quality and Cost as key award criteria. Ms Lisa Measures from the Cumbria County Council can be contacted for further details. The contract is now active with DA LANGUAGES being the supplier of these services. The contract was signed on 28th February 2023 with a total value of £300,000.

This tender for Translation and Interpretation Services by Cumbria County Council presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in offering language services. The demand for such services is particularly high in areas like Children’s Social Care and Refugee Resettlement Programmes. Businesses that excel in providing high-quality interpretation services and can accommodate the diverse needs of Service Users would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. With a contract period lasting for 360 days and a potential 12-month extension, successful providers can establish long-term relationships with the Council and contribute to improving accessibility and equality for non-English-speaking individuals in the region.

## Notice

The Authority is commissioning a preferred Provider to offer a Translation and Interpretation Service (hereafter referred to as Service) to Service Users as directed by the Authority on a spot purchase basis.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is commissioning a preferred Provider to offer a Translation and Interpretation Service (hereafter referred to as Service) to Service Usersas directed by the Authority on a spot purchase basis.

Renewal: 12 months extension available

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006911-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £300,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DA LANGUAGES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2023 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006911-2023
- 29 Nov 2022 at 14:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033798-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/
- http://www.the-chest.org.uk

## Provenance

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