Published date: 11 January 2023

This notice was replaced on 30 March 2023

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 30 March 2023)

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.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Translation services - 79530000

  • Interpretation services - 79540000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£165,000

Procurement reference

ORR/CT/22-63

Published date

11 January 2023

Closing date

30 January 2023

Closing time

10am

Contract start date

1 April 2023

Contract end date

1 April 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

We currently have the need for interpretation (i.e. orally at meetings) and translation services (i.e. of written documents). There will be two separate contracts (one each for interpretation and translation services) commencing on 1 April 2023 for a period of 5 years (3 years + possible 2 year extension contract).

This tender is divided into two "Lots"; prospective suppliers may bid for both or either Lot.
Lot 1: Simultaneous interpretation at meetings in both languages
Lot 2: Document translation from French into English only

More information

Attachments

Additional text

The tender exercise is being managed via the ORR Procurement portal (BRAVO). All tender clarification questions must be raised via the portal.

About the buyer

Contact name

Harriet Dinkele

Address

25 Cabot Square
London
E144QA
England

Telephone

02072823944

Email

harriet.dinkele@orr.gov.uk