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title: "CEFAS24-48 Contract for provision of interpretation and translation services in relation to Madagascar, under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP)."
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# CEFAS24-48 Contract for provision of interpretation and translation services in relation to Madagascar, under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP).

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047eae

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) is inviting tenders for the "CEFAS24-48 Contract for provision of interpretation and translation services in relation to Madagascar, under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP)." This procurement, classified under CPV code 79540000 for Interpretation services, aims to support the Ocean Country Partnership Programme, focusing on services delivered in French and Malagasy. The primary procurement stage is the Tender stage, and the process is being conducted through an open procedure. The tender period closes on 19 August 2024 at 12:00 PM BST and any subsequent submissions must be valid until 17 November 2024. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 October 2024 and will run until 31 March 2026, covering various engagement events, meetings, and workshops in Madagascar.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services, particularly those with expertise in French and Malagasy. Suitable candidates include companies capable of supporting online, hybrid, and in-person formats across various events and workshops. The estimated contract value is £100,000 GBP, which could be a substantial revenue stream for the selected service provider. Additionally, businesses focused on fostering international partnerships and engaging in developmental programmes will find this tender aligned with their objectives. The involvement of Cefas, along with the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) and the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), as authorised users ensures a collaborative environment, potentially fostering long-term business relationships and providing access to future contracts.

## Notice

Contract for provision of interpretation and translation services in relation to Madagascar, under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) is funded through official development assistance (ODA) as part of the UK's PS500 million Blue Planet Fund. Through the OCPP, the UK government partners with ODA-eligible countries to deliver tangible and positive impacts on the livelihoods of coastal communities that depend on healthy marine ecosystems. The programme supports countries to strengthen marine science expertise, develop science-based policy and management tools, and create educational resources for coastal communities.

Bilateral partnerships under the OCPP are primarily delivered by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) and the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

This Contract will be awarded by Cefas as the Contracting Authority, with both JNCC and the MMO included as Authorised Users with access to the Contract as per the Conditions of Contract.

Cefas require the Supplier to provide interpretation and translation services to support the delivery of OCPP in Madagascar, across a variety of formats including engagement events, meetings and workshops in-person in Madagascar, and online/ hybrid, as well as potentially written requirements. to be delivered in French and Malagasy.

Cefas, and JNCC and MMO (the Authorised Users) have a number of anticipated requirements throughout the duration of the Contract but the details of these are not yet confirmed. Requirements will be agreed between the Supplier and Cefas, JNCC or MMO (as appropriate) prior to commencement of any work.

Please note that Cefas is unable to guarantee the volume of work or value for the Contract. Additional information: To view this opportunity please go to https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
You will need to log in or create a new supplier account. The opportunity can then be found searching 'CEFAS24-48 ITT for interpretation & translation services in Madagascar for OCPP'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023957-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2024 at 12:58 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023957-2024
- 19 Jul 2024 at 07:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022388-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.cefas.co.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit

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