Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bed-b8f0-72c8-a075-acf26bf27279/cswcov-language-services-framework-agreement

closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# CSW/COV - Language Services Framework Agreement

[Coventry - Solihull - Warwickshire](https://tendernation.io/buyers/coventry-solihull-warwickshire)

Open field

Estimated value

£1,084,000

Published

27 Nov 2015

Deadline

Closed

5 Jan 2016

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Sets up a framework

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- Open procedure

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## About this tender

It is the intention of Coventry City Council and Warwickshire County Council to let a Framework Agreement for the provision of Language Services which includes; Spoken Face-to-Face Interpretation, Translation, Sign Language Interpretation and Telephonic Interpretation.

The purpose is to make Local Authority and Health services equally accessible to all where English is not their first language and/or where service users have hearing, visual or speech impairment. The aim of the Framework Agreement is to make communication possible between professionals and service users in an impartial and confidential manner.

Estimated Contract Value: £1,084,000 over 4 years (£271,000 per annum). Broken down to:

- Lot 1 Face-to-Face Interpretation Services - £147,500 per annum
- Lot 2 Translation Services - £57,500 per annum
- Lot 3 Sign Language interpretation Services - £62,000 per annum
- Lot 4 Telephonic Interpretation Services - £4,000 per annum

### Contract Start Date: 1st April 2016

Contract Length: 2 years initially with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months

Additional information: Please visit [csw-jets.co.uk](https://www.csw-jets.co.uk) to download tender documentation and submit a return.

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No [in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/)

## CPV classification

Interpretation services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/0cd533f3-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b)

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