--- title: "CEFAS24-49 Contract for provision of interpretation and translation services in relation to Senegal, under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP)." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04842e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04842e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04842e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04842e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE" published: "2024-07-31" --- # CEFAS24-49 Contract for provision of interpretation and translation services in relation to Senegal, under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP). Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04842e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04842e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04842e.json) ## Summary The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) invites tenders for the CEFAS24-49 contract, aimed at providing interpretation and translation services related to Senegal under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP). This service contract falls under the "Interpretation services" category and covers various formats such as in-person, hybrid, and online engagement events in Senegal, translating into French and Wolof. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, has seen an amendment extending the submission deadline to 2nd September 2024. The contract's estimated value is £100,000.00, and it is scheduled to commence on 14th October 2024, running until 31st March 2026. The procurement follows an open procedure with a final bid submission deadline of 26th August 2024. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the interpretation and translation industry, particularly those with expertise in French and Wolof and experience in delivering services across multiple formats. Companies specialising in interpretation services for international development programmes and capable of supporting multilingual communications in marine science projects would find this contract especially relevant. Given the flexibility in work volume and the potential for varied requirements, this contract is well-suited for businesses seeking to expand their footprint in overseas development assistance projects, enhancing their portfolio while contributing to impactful international partnerships. ## Notice Contract for provision of interpretation and translation services in relation to Senegal, 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 Senegal, across a variety of formats including engagement events, meetings and workshops in-person in Senegal, and online/ hybrid, as well as potentially written requirements. to be delivered in French and Wolof. 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 'CEFAS24-49 ITT for interpretation & translation services in Senegal for OCPP'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023964-2024 | | 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 | 26 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Oct 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 13:22 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023964-2024 - 24 Jul 2024 at 13:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023046-2024 ## 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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