--- title: "For the Provision of Translation & Interpreting Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047ae1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047ae1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047ae1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047ae1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-30" --- # For the Provision of Translation & Interpreting Services Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047ae1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047ae1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047ae1.json) ## Summary Derby City Council has awarded contracts for the provision of Translation & Interpreting Services, following an open procurement method. This service, classified under CPV code 79530000, is essential for facilitating communication with clients whose first language is not English. The procurement, initiated as a tender and now in the award stage, includes multiple channels of interpreting services including face-to-face, telephone, video/online, and written translations. The awarded contracts, signed on 29th October 2024, involve multiple suppliers such as D A Languages Ltd, Absolute Interpreting and Translations Ltd, and Supreme Linguistic Services, based in various regions across the UK. The services are specifically targeted for delivery in the region UKF11. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in language services. Given the nature of the contract, companies that offer high-quality translation and interpreting services across different modes are well-suited to compete. The contract spans initially for three years, with potential extensions up to a maximum of five years, indicating a substantial and stable engagement. Firms with robust systems for managing bilingual communication, flexible service delivery models, including virtual and face-to-face interactions, and the ability to meet the high standards of quality and price criteria set by Derby City Council, stand to benefit from such opportunities. ## Notice The Council is seeking to procure providers to carry out translation services to effectively communicate with clients where English is not their first language. Multiple channels for Interpreting will be used in order to enable individuals who have limited spoken English to communicate with members of the council through the use of an interpreter; including telephone (mobile and land-line), face-to-face, virtual meetings and written translations. Awarded parties will provide a reliable pathway for service users and a system that reduces spend for the organisation and maximises opportunities. ### Lot Information Face to Face Interpretation Face to Face Interpretation Options: The initial contract period is three years, with options to extend for two further years in annual increments. Maximum contract period is, therefore, five years. Potential dates for advertising renewals if options are not taken are August 2027 and August 2028. Renewal: Up to two annual extensions, making the overall contract period up to five years. Potential dates for advertising renewals if options are not taken are July 2027 and July 2028. Telephone Interpretation Telephone Interpretation Options: The initial contract period is three years, with options to extend for two further years in annual increments. Maximum contract period is, therefore, five years. Potential dates for advertising renewals if options are not taken are August 2027 and August 2028. Renewal: Up to two annual extensions, making the overall contract period up to five years. Potential dates for advertising renewals if options are not taken are July 2027 and July 2028. Written Translations Written Translation Options: The initial contract period is three years, with options to extend for two further years in annual increments. Maximum contract period is, therefore, five years. Potential dates for advertising renewals if options are not taken are August 2027 and August 2028. Renewal: Up to two annual extensions, making the overall contract period up to five years. Potential dates for advertising renewals if options are not taken are July 2027 and July 2028. Video/Online Interpreting Video/Online Interpreting Options: The initial contract period is three years, with options to extend for two further years in annual increments. Maximum contract period is, therefore, five years. Potential dates for advertising renewals if options are not taken are August 2027 and August 2028. Renewal: Up to two annual extensions, making the overall contract period up to five years. Potential dates for advertising renewals if options are not taken are July 2027 and July 2028. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035129-2024 | | 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 | 30 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Oct 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £740,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,332,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DERBY CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 2FS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Darley | | Westminster constituency | Derby South | | Delivery location | TLF11 Derby | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | ABSOLUTE INTERPRETING AND TRANSLATIONS; D A LANGUAGES; SUPREME LINGUISTIC SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79530000 - Translation services ## Release History - 30 Oct 2024 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035129-2024 - 5 Jul 2024 at 07:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020517-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.derby.gov.uk - http://www.eastmidstenders.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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