--- title: "Availability and Adequacy of Foreign Language Interpretation Services for Forced Migrants in Wales" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-117016" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-117016" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-117016.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-117016.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WELSH GOVERNMENT" published: "2021-12-21" --- # Availability and Adequacy of Foreign Language Interpretation Services for Forced Migrants in Wales Buyer: WELSH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-117016 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-117016) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-117016.json) ## Summary The Welsh Government is conducting a tender for "Availability and Adequacy of Foreign Language Interpretation Services for Forced Migrants in Wales." This procurement, classified under the services category, aims to assess and improve the availability and quality of interpretation services for forced migrants residing in Wales. The tender is currently in the open stage and submissions must be made by 19 January 2022. The project is centred in Cardiff, with participation encouraged from organisations that can provide detailed analysis and recommendations on improving these vital services. This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, translation services, and social service providers specialising in migration and language support. Businesses engaged in research and development related to public service provision could also find this tender suitable, as it requires a thorough evaluation and innovative solutions to enhance language interpretation services for vulnerable populations. As such, companies with expertise in these areas are well-positioned to contribute valuable insights and support the Welsh Government in delivering effective services to forced migrants. ## Notice Welsh Government wishes to commission a review of foreign language interpretation services provided to Forced Migrants living in Wales. The review will assess the availability and adequacy of foreign language interpretation services provided to Forced Migrants living in Wales, contribute to understanding how well the foreign language interpretation services support Forced Migrants living in Wales, and make viable recommendations for how these services can be improved. Specifically the review will:1. Provide a detailed overview of current foreign language interpretation services provided to Forced Migrants living in Wales;2. Determine how well the foreign language interpretation services provided to Forced Migrants living in Wales offer adequate and timely support; to include an assessment of:- What works well in the provision of foreign language interpretation to Forced Migrants living in Wales, and what gaps exist in this provision (to include mapping the availability of current foreign language interpretation services on offer to Legal Migrants in Wales);- What challenges/barriers and/or facilitators exist in the provision of foreign language interpretation to Forced Migrants living in Wales (to include the specific challenges that public bodies need to take account of when planning and procuring foreign language interpretation services);- How well foreign language interpretation provided to Forced Migrants living in Wales is offering adequate and timely support to those subject to varying immigration statuses, and those facing particular vulnerabilities, such as migrants that are children, LGBTQ+ and/or disabled;- Whether the types of foreign language interpretation services provided to Forced Migrants in Wales are adequate in terms of their quality and appropriateness;- Whether the supply of foreign language interpreters is sufficient in Wales, especially for languages in high demand;- The role of Welsh Government, Local Authorities and public service partners in providing a strategic and co-ordinating lead to ensure sufficient, quality foreign language interpretation services are available to Forced Migrants living in Wales.3. Propose viable, evidence informed actions/recommendations for future policy development which could improve the foreign language interpretation services provided to Forced Migrants living in Wales and address the gaps identified in this reviewNOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=117016.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (WA Ref:117016) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=117016 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WELSH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF10 3NQ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Cathays | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 21 Dec 2021 at 10:30 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=117016 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC382835&idx=1 21st December 2021 - Specification ## Notice URLs - http:// - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=117016.The - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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