Tender Summary

22 055 - Translation & Interpretation Services

Buying Organisation

Cheshire East Borough Council

Contract Value

£950,000

Suitable for SMEs

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs

Yes

Tender 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.

Tender categories (products & services required)

Translation services (CPV 79530000)
Interpretation services (CPV 79540000)

Region

North East (UKC)

Buyer Information