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title: "Translation and Interpretation Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044e94"
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# Translation and Interpretation Services

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044e94

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of Translation and Interpretation Services, specifically to aid their Housing Service. The procurement, with the title "Translation and Interpretation Services," falls under the services category and focuses on interpretation and translation for individuals whose first language is not English. The council sought bids through an open procedure covering the UKJ4 region, culminating in an award on 23rd July 2024. The successful contract, valued at approximately £46,137.50, was awarded to Word360 Limited, and the procurement process was governed by the European Union’s legal framework (directive 2014/24/EU). Key dates included the tender period ending on 29th April 2024, with bids opened shortly thereafter.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the translation and interpretation sector, particularly those with expertise in handling sensitive communications for diverse population groups. Companies capable of providing high-quality services to public sector entities, including collaboration with local authorities and partner agencies, would find this tender significant for business growth. The tender evaluation placed a strong emphasis on quality (60%) and cost (40%), making it an attractive opportunity for businesses that can deliver superior service at competitive prices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in regional service delivery and those capable of meeting specific language needs will be particularly well-suited to explore similar future opportunities offered by Ashford Borough Council.

## Notice

INTERPRETATION/24/1 Ashford Borough Council is looking to procure a supplier to provide Interpretation and Translation Services as required by the Housing Service for clients who English is not their first language. This may be working with individuals, families or larger groups and maybe working directly with members of the Housing Service (or other Services within the council) or partner agencies as required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

INTERPRETATION/24/1 Ashford Borough Council is looking to procure a supplier to provide Interpretation and Translation Services as required by the Housing Service for clients who English is not their first language. This may be working with individuals, families or larger groups and maybe working directly with members of the Housing Service (or other Services within the council) or partner agencies as required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022945-2024 |
| 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 | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £460,000 |
| Lots value | £460,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £46,137 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WORD360 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2024 at 21:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022945-2024
- 28 Mar 2024 at 17:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010426-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ashford.gov.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

## Provenance

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