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title: "B896 - A Written Welsh Translation Framework"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-142270"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# B896 - A Written Welsh Translation Framework

Buyer: BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-142270

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## Summary

Bridgend County Borough Council has concluded a procurement process for a Written Welsh Translation Framework (Title: B896), focusing on providing translation services under the industry category of Translation Services. The framework aims to ensure compliance with the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011, which mandates Welsh to be treated no less favourably than English. The procurement process proceeded through an open procedure and covered services to be delivered within Bridgend (Region: UKL17). The contract was awarded on 18th October 2024, with the procurement process initially entering the tender stage on 8th July 2024 and concluding the tender period on 8th August 2024. The contract will run from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2026, with options for renewal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in translation services, particularly those capable of meeting bilingual requirements. Both large enterprises and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) participated, with the framework awarded to ten companies, including Bilingual Cardiff - Cardiff Council, Bla Translation Ltd, and several SMEs like Ioan Rhys Davies and Testun Cyf. The framework agreement's call-off process allows for ongoing opportunities for these services, offering a chance for sustained business growth. This procurement is particularly suitable for businesses specialising in high-quality translation services looking to expand their public sector clientele.

## 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 | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142270 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 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 | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142270
- 8 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142270

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483606
  B896 - A Written Welsh Translation Framework - 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 require 10 companies (to be used via a call-off process detailed in the Framework Agreement) to translate documents from English into Welsh.
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV494344
  B896 - A Written Welsh Translation Framework - 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.

## Notice URLs

- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-142270
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
- https://www.bridgend.gov.uk

## Provenance

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