--- title: "Welsh Language Translation" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a3cf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a3cf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a3cf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a3cf.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OFCOM" published: "2024-09-27" --- # Welsh Language Translation Buyer: OFCOM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a3cf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a3cf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a3cf.json) ## Summary Ofcom is seeking to establish a contract for Welsh language translation services, covering a range of materials from English to Welsh and vice versa. This procurement process is at the tender stage and is classified under the CPV industry category "Translation services" (CPV code: 79530000). The contract is expected to commence on 2nd December 2024 and end on 1st December 2027, with potential renewals extending the maximum length up to five years. The open procedure invites electronic and written submissions by 29th October 2024. The project covers translations, proof-reading, simultaneous translations for events, and maintaining a terminology dictionary to aid consistency. Key deliverables include news releases, website and social media content, employment documents, and meeting minutes. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in translation services, particularly those with experience in handling large volumes of text and tight deadlines. Companies that can provide accurate and reliable translations, including simultaneous translations during Ofcom's events and meetings, will be well-suited for this contract. Additionally, the contract's extended duration and renewal possibilities offer a long-term engagement for the successful bidder, providing stability and an opportunity to form an ongoing partnership with Ofcom. Business growth can be fostered through high-profile projects like the Ofcom Annual Report, which requires precise and timely translations, offering repeat business and continual professional development. ## Notice Ofcom requires the establishment of a "call-off" Contract for the delivery of an accurate, reliable translation service from English to Welsh and less frequently, from Welsh to English. As a minimum, the service must deliver the following: * Accurate, timely and clear translation of a wide range of materials from English to Welsh and vice versa * Simultaneous translation as and when required. * Undertake several projects at the same time during busy periods and the ability to work to extremely tight deadlines. * Proof reading of large, complex, and high-profile documents, such as the Annual Report * Ability to turn around within constrained timescales, e.g., one hour if the translation is urgent. It would be preferable were the service also able to: * maintain and develop a dictionary of complex Ofcom terms which can be shared, in a suitable format with Ofcom Wales staff to ensure consistency across translations. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The requirement is for delivery of accurate translations from English to Welsh and less frequently, from Welsh to English that reflect Ofcom's high standards of delivery, and which can be published without the need for further proof reading by Ofcom colleagues. The service must be able to deliver the following: - * Updates texts (short paragraphs summarising a publication, such as an email to subscribers) * News releases * Text for Ofcom's website and social media channels Text for infographics * Presentation slides * Licences * Meeting agendas and minutes * Transcripts of broadcast content * Employment documents * Correspondence * Newsletters * Full documents ranging (2-3,000 words - 50,000 words +) Simultaneous translation Ofcom Wales hosts several events at its offices and 'on location' on a regular basis. For example, large scale events at the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show and National Eisteddfod of Wales along with smaller scale meetings and interviews at its offices, including quarterly meetings of Ofcom's Advisory Committee for Wales, which require accurate simultaneous translation. Proof reading During busy periods, the translation company will be required to proof read some of the longer, more complex documents such as the Ofcom Annual Report, which is usually around 70,000 words in length. Terminology The translation company will be required to ensure that the Welsh translation is as clear and comprehensible as possible. Options: At Ofcom's absolute discretion, the contract may be extended for up to two further periods of up to twelve months each. The maximum length of the contract is therefore five years. Renewal: At Ofcom's absolute discretion, the contract may be extended for up to two further periods of up to twelve months each. The maximum length of the contract is therefore five years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031057-2024 | | 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 | 27 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | £209,000 | | 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 | OFCOM | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 9HA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79530000 - Translation services ## Release History - 27 Sep 2024 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031057-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://ofcom.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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