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title: "AfC-Translation and Interpreting Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043c82"
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# AfC-Translation and Interpreting Services

Buyer: ACHIEVING FOR CHILDREN COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043c82

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "AfC-Translation and Interpreting Services" contract was initiated by Achieving for Children Community Interest Company. This contract, focusing on translation services under the industry category CPV 79530000, covers two lots: "Face to Face Interpreting and Translation including BSL Service" and "Virtual Interpreting Services," both for the regions of Kingston and Richmond (UKI63, UKI75). The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with significant dates including the announcement of the awarded contracts on 1st October 2024. The initial contract period is 24 months, with an option to extend by a further 12 months, totalling 36 months. The contracting stage is complete, and both lots have been awarded to TheBigWord Interpreting Services Limited, effective from 1st October 2024.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services, including British Sign Language (BSL). Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality, cost-efficient language services will find this contract appealing. The open procedure allows for wide competition, and the sizable contract duration offers long-term business stability. Achieving for Children Community Interest Company, as the buying organisation, provides reliable collaboration and support, ensuring that the required services are efficiently delivered to children, young people, and families across Kingston and Richmond. This tender is notably suited for firms that can meet high standards of quality while maintaining competitive pricing.

## Notice

Translation and Interpreting Services in Kingston and Richmond

### Lot Information

Virtual Interpreting Services in Kingston and Richmond

To provide Virtual Interpreting Services in Kingston and Richmond

Options: The initial contract period is for 24 months (2 years), with an option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months. The overall contract term is therefore for 36 months (3 years).

Face to Face Interpreting and Translation including BSL Service in Kingston and Richmond

To provide Face to Face Interpreting and Translation including BSL Service in Kingston and Richmond

Options: The initial contract period is for 24 months (2 years), with an option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months. The overall contract term is therefore for 36 months (3 years).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031819-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 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 | ACHIEVING FOR CHILDREN COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY |
| Locality | TWICKENHAM |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW1 3BW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Twickenham Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton, TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |

## Supplier

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

- 4 Oct 2024 at 08:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031819-2024
- 23 Feb 2024 at 13:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005969-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://www.achievingforchildren.org.uk
- https://www.afcinfo.org.uk/

## Provenance

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