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title: "Translation and interpretation (Spoken) & (Unspoken) services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040b2f"
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buyer: "THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Translation and interpretation (Spoken) & (Unspoken) services

Buyer: THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040b2f

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## Summary

The North Yorkshire Council has completed a procurement process for Translation and Interpretation services, including both spoken and unspoken services. This procurement aimed to facilitate communication between the authority and clients or customers needing interpretation or translation support. The process involved awarding contracts for Spoken Interpretation and Translation, Unspoken Interpretation and Translation, and Braille transcription and audio. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with key award dates in February 2024 and lot values ranging from £20,000 to over £790,000. The buying organisation's details, including contact information, can be found on their website for further engagement opportunities.

This recent tender for Translation and Interpretation services by The North Yorkshire Council presents significant business growth opportunities for language service providers and communication specialists. Companies offering interpretation services, translation expertise, and audio transcription capabilities are well-suited to compete for the awarded contracts. With rigorous quality criteria and price considerations forming key evaluation factors, businesses with a strong track record in prior experience, confidentiality, training qualifications, and flexibility have a competitive edge. The tender's open nature allows businesses across various scales to participate, leveraging the potential for long-term contract renewals and additional service options. The tender process highlights a commitment to transparency and compliance with regulations to ensure fair play and equal opportunities for all potential suppliers.

## Notice

This procurement is for translation and interpretation (spoken) and (unspoken) services for North Yorkshire Council, the purpose of the services is to support and facilitate communication between the authority and clients or customers who require communication support through interpretation or translation.

### Lot Information

Spoken Interpretation and Translation

Lot 1 is specific to spoken interpretation and translation. Services include; face to face interpretation, telephone and video interpretation and written translation. There is a requirement to provide the services across the geographic area of North Yorkshire, however there may be an occasional need to provide services outside of the county. Further information can be found in Volume 1 The Specification

Renewal: Initial Term: 01/04/2024 - 31/03/2027 Option to extend 1: 01/04/2027 - 31/03/2028 Option to extend 2: 01/04/2028 - 31/03/2029

Unspoken Interpretation and Translation

Lot 2 is specific to unspoken interpretation and translation. Services include; BSL face to face interpretation and BSL video interpretation. There is a requirement to provide the services across the geographic area of North Yorkshire, however there may be an occasional need to provide services outside of the county. Further information can be found in Volume 1 The Specification'

Renewal: Initial Term: 01/04/2024 - 31/03/2027 Option to extend 1: 01/04/2027 - 31/03/2028 Option to extend 2: 01/04/2028 - 31/03/2029

Braille transcription and audio

Lot 3 is specific to braille transcription and audio. Further information can be found in Volume 1 The Specification

Renewal: Initial Term: 01/04/2024 - 31/03/2027 Option to extend 1: 01/04/2027 - 31/03/2028 Option to extend 2: 01/04/2028 - 31/03/2029

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008982-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £998,000 |
| Lots value | £845,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £845,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHALLERTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL7 8AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Romanby |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | AA GLOBAL LANGUAGE SERVICES; AAGLOBAL LANGUAGE SERVICES; BID SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2024 at 11:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008982-2024
- 11 Oct 2023 at 15:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030029-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aaglobal.co.uk
- https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=73774&B=UK
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104117
- https://www.northyorks.gov.uk

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