Published date: 13 September 2022
This notice was replaced on 13 September 2022
This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:
Awarded contract (published 5 April 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
England
Value of contract
£950,000
Procurement reference
CHEAST001-DN630261-41977286
Published date
13 September 2022
Closing date
14 October 2022
Closing time
2pm
Contract start date
1 February 2023
Contract end date
31 January 2028
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
The Council intends to appoint a single Provider to deliver a fully managed Translation, Interpretation and Transcription Service. The service shall include provisions for: -
• Face to Face Interpretation Services (Verbal)
• Face to Face Interpretation Services (Non-Verbal)
• Telephone Interpretation Services Scheduled
• Telephone Interpretation Services on Demand
• Video Interpretation Services (Verbal)
• Video Interpretation Services (Non-Verbal)
• Document translation, including Braille, Large Print, Easy Read and Audio Transcriptions.
Interpretation and translation services are required by a varied cross section of the Council but predominantly Children's Services. The services are commissioned from all Council office locations across Cheshire East and can take place in a variety of locations, including but not limited to schools, courts, children's centres, clients homes and hospitals across the borough.
The successful bidder will be able to provide translation and Interpretation services to a range of languages. The current Top 2 languages that the Council has requirements for are Polish and Slovak.
More information
Additional text
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The initial contract term will be 2 years with 2 options to extend:
1 x 24 months and 1 x 12 months extension options to be exercised at the discretion of the Council.
About the buyer
Contact name
Tracy Roberts
Address
Westfields
Middlewich Road
Sandbach
CW11 1HZ
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 1270686973
tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
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