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title: "B896 - A Written Welsh Translation Framework"
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# B896 - A Written Welsh Translation Framework

Buyer: BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047b6e

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## Summary

Bridgend County Borough Council is leading a procurement process to establish a framework for Written Welsh Translation services, titled "B896 - A Written Welsh Translation Framework" under the industry category of translation services (CPV: 79530000). The procurement aligns with the statutory requirements of the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011. This tender is being conducted using an open procedure and involves creating a framework agreement with up to 10 companies to translate documents from English to Welsh. The key stages include the tender period ending on 8th August 2024, with the contract award starting on 8th August 2024, and the contract commencing on 1st October 2024. The framework agreement has provisions for renewal and may last up to six years if extensions are utilised.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for translation service providers, particularly those specialising in bilingual translation and language compliance. SMEs and well-established translation agencies can benefit from the long-term, recurring nature of the contract and the guaranteed workload through call-off processes. Companies with a strong understanding of the Welsh Language Measure and experience in delivering high-quality translation services for public sector organisations will be well-suited for this opportunity. Engaging in this framework will provide consistent work and strengthen business credentials in the translation industry.

## Notice

1. Bridgend County Borough Council (the "Council") has a statutory duty to comply with the standards specified by Welsh Ministers by regulations under the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011. The Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 established a legal framework to impose duties on public organisations to comply with standards of conduct on the Welsh language. This means Welsh must be treated no less favourably than English. The Council must deliver services in Welsh and encourage the use of the language. This means all publications must be produced bilingually and customers who contact the Council in Welsh must receive correspondence in Welsh. To meet the requirements of the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011, we will be awarding a framework agreement to 10 companies (to be used via a call-off process detailed in the Framework Agreement) to translate documents from English into Welsh.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

1. Bridgend County Borough Council (the "Council") has a statutory duty to comply with the standards specified by Welsh Ministers by regulations under the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011. The Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 established a legal framework to impose duties on public organisations to comply with standards of conduct on the Welsh language. This means Welsh must be treated no less favourably than English. The Council must deliver services in Welsh and encourage the use of the language. This means all publications must be produced bilingually and customers who contact the Council in Welsh must receive correspondence in Welsh. To meet the requirements of the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011, we will be awarding a framework agreement to 10 companies (to be used via a call-off process detailed in the Framework Agreement) to translate documents from English into Welsh.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035948-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Notices will be published approximately May 2028 if the full contract duration is utilised. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £550,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRIDGEND |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF31 4WB |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Bridgend |
| Electoral ward | Bridgend Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bridgend |
| Delivery location | TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | BILINGUAL CARDIFF - CARDIFF COUNCIL; BLA TRANSLATION; CATHRIN ALWEN; COFUS CYF; IOAN RHYS DAVIES; MENTER A BUSNES; MRS OLWEN ROBERTS; STUDIO MORETTO GROUP; TESTUN CYF; TROSOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2024 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035948-2024
- 8 Jul 2024 at 08:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020723-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bridgend.gov.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0417

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