Published date: 5 July 2024
This notice was replaced on 30 October 2024
This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:
Awarded contract (published 30 October 2024)
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Contract summary
Industry
Translation services - 79530000
Interpretation services - 79540000
Location of contract
East Midlands
Value of contract
£532,800 to £888,000
Procurement reference
TD2120
Published date
5 July 2024
Closing date
12 August 2024
Closing time
10am
Contract start date
1 February 2025
Contract end date
31 January 2030
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
The Council is seeking to procure providers to carry out translation services to effectively communicate with clients where English is not their first language.
Multiple channels for Interpreting will be used in order to enable individuals who have limited spoken English to communicate with members of the council through the use of an interpreter; including telephone (mobile and land-line), face-to-face, virtual meetings and written translations.
Awarded parties will provide a reliable pathway for service users and a system that reduces spend for the organisation and maximises opportunities.
There are four Lots which are broken down as follows:
• Lot 1 - Face to Face Interpretation
• Lot 2 - Telephone Interpretation
• Lot 3 - Written Translation
• Lot 4 - Video/Online Interpreting
Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 11.30pm on 11th August 2024. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid.
The deadline for returns is 10.00am on Monday 12th August 2024.
Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org
Please search for TD2120 or DN725641.
Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.
More information
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Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 11.30pm on 11th August 2024. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid.
The deadline for returns is 10.00am on Monday 12th August 2024.
Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org
Please search for TD2120 or DN725641
Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.
About the buyer
Contact name
Paul Hallsworth
Address
Corporation Street
Derby
DE1 2FS
England
Telephone
01332 640768
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