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Published 9 Jun 2021, 09:05 BST

Official UK procurement notice

The provision of Written Welsh Language Translation Services to the Vale of Glamorgan Council

Official notice

Authority: Vale of Glamorgan Council (Central government)

Framework agreementServicesOpen procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£634,544framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 8 Jul 2021

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The Vale of Glamorgan Council wishes to purchase Welsh language written translation services from an external provider under a framework agreement

  • Recurrence: Four years

CPV: Translation services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 1 suppliers

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1A framework agreement for the provision of Welsh Language written translation services…Renewal

A framework agreement for the provision of Welsh Language written translation services by a single provider for an initial three years with the option to extend for a further year. Please note that this provision does not include interpretation services. Additional information: Please see tender documents for further details. All questions must be addressed through the Sell2Wales Portal.

Delivery: Wales · The Vale of Glamorgan
Extensions: Option to extend for a further yearVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    Please see ITT document for full details

What this means for your bid
  • “The provision of Written Welsh Language Translation Services to the…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 1 suppliers, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Yes · Four years
First published
9 Jun 2021, 09:05 BST
Last source update
9 Jun 2021, 09:05 BST
Award evaluation window
8 Jul 2021 – …
Authority reference
VGWLT0621TB
FTS notice number
2021/S 000-012884
Classification (CPV)
Translation services
Delivery area
Wales (UKL22)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b9c5 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
electronic ordering · electronic payment
Performance terms

Please see tender documents

Publisher note: Please note there will be an Online interview / presentation required as part of the tender evaluation. It is anticipated that these will be held between 19th to 30th July. Further details will follow. This is for written translation services only as detailed in the tender documentation. Please ensure all questions are directed through the Sell2wales portal. The anticipated date of contract commencement is 1st September 2021 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=111284. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (WA Ref:111284)

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: portal not identified
Language: EN, CY
Appointment period ends
8 Jul 2021, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en, cy
Bid validity
90 days from the deadline
Bids opened
8 Jul 2021, 12:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

9 Jun 2021 → 8 Jul 2021 · 3 dates
  1. Notice published
    9 Jun 2021, 09:05 BST
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    8 Jul 2021, 12:00 BST
  3. Bids opened
    8 Jul 2021, 12:00 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Vale of Glamorgan Council

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentRegional or local authorityGeneral public services Civic Offices, Holton Road, BARRY, Wales, CF63 4RUContact email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • High CourtReview body LondonContact phone

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria