Published date: 16 August 2021

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 8 February 2021, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Translation services - 79530000

  • Interpretation services - 79540000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£54,000,000

Procurement reference

BIP99421909

Published date

16 August 2021

Closing date

8 February 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 December 2021

Contract end date

30 November 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Other additional information: This tender opportunity is cancelled.
Translation services. Interpretation services. The Authority has a requirement for a single supplier framework agreement to provide linguistic services in support of the Permanent Joint Headquarters (PJHQ) and specialist user overseas operations worldwide.

This requirement will include Face to Face interpreting and translation services across a wide spectrum of operational environments and interactions. There may also be a requirement to translate standalone documents on an ad hoc basis.

The successful supplier will be required to react to large surges and reductions in the requirement retaining the ability to deploy linguists at short notice to meet urgent operational needs. The supplier will be expected to appropriately select individuals who can meet the linguistic, security and deployment requirements as providing a fully managed service both in and out of theatre.

The Successful Supplier will also be responsible for the local support for linguists' safety and welfare, which may include a specific intimidation policy set by the Authority. The contract duration will be for a period of four years with the option to extend by 24 months, in any monthly increment.

Indicative Procurement Timeline:
04/01/21 - DPQQ Clarification Questions Open
21/01/21 (12:00hrs) - DPQQ Clarification Questions Close
08/02/21 (12:00hrs) - DPQQ Close
26/02/21 - DPQQ Results
12/04/21 - ITT Issue
19/04/21 - Bidder's Conference
14/06/21 - ITT Close
01/11/21 - Contract Award

Expressions Of Interest/Requests to Participate should be made by submitting a compliant Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) on https://www.contracts.mod.uk/, using access code GA59K5KGA8, and will close upon closure of the DPQQ (08/02/2021 at 12:00hrs).

All completed DPQQ's should be submitted through https://www.contracts.mod.uk/.
All documents relating to this requirement can be accessed on https://www.contracts.mod.uk/ using access code GA59K5KGA8.

Any questions relating to this requirement should be sent to Mrs Jo Cannon (jo.cannon101@mod.gov.uk)

More information

Additional text

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About the buyer

Address

Strategic Command Commercial
Building 410. Northwood HQ
Northwood
HA6 3HP
UK

Telephone

+443067707671

Email

jo.cannon101@mod.gov.uk