Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bfc-3201-7032-878c-05cae65cc8ac/lpg4801-translation-transcription-and-interpretation-services closed GB open procedure # LPG4801 Translation, Transcription and Interpretation Services [Tower Hamlets](https://tendernation.io/buyers/tower-hamlets) Estimated value £450,000 Published 30 Jun 2015 Deadline Closed 31 Jul 2015 ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender Tower Hamlets council is seeking a service provider to deliver Translation, Transcription & Interpretation Services. With 4,149 interpretations and translations performed by external suppliers in 2013/14, and 63 transcriptions carried out in 2014, the provider will need to have the capacity to meet the diverse language needs of the growing population of the borough. The service provider will be required to work closely with the following directorates whom will utilise this service frequently: Development and Renewal, Communities and Localities, Resources, and Education, Social Care and Wellbeing. The contract has been split into 3 separate lots: Lot 1: Translation Services Lot 1 Total value: £45,000 This will relate to the translation of written documents such as booklets, emails, and letters from one language into their complete and accurate meaning in another language. Lot 2: Interpretation Services Lot 2 Total value: £369,000 This will relate to the act of oral translation for parties conversing in different languages. This translation takes place verbally and through many different methods including face to face, telephone, and video interpretation. This lot also includes British Sign Language interpretation. Lot 3: Transcription Services Lot 3 Total value: £36,000 This will relate to the conversion of spoken words into printed/written versions. Bidders are invited to bid for one or more lots. The council encourages organisations to come together and bid as a consortium, with one lead supplier working with one or more organisations. Supplier Briefing Session The Council intends on holding a supplier briefing session on: Date: Friday 10th July 2015, Time: 12.30pm-13:30pm Place: Room 701 (7th Floor) at Tower Hamlets Mulberry Place Town Hall. The Purpose of this event is to inform the market of the Council's intent to tender for Translation, Transcription and interpretation services and the processes and requirements that will need to be followed and met to tender for this opportunity. Deadline for registration to attend the Supplier Briefing (via the portal): Friday 3rd July 2015 by 12 Noon To book a place to attend the supplier briefing, please submit your registration for the event via following link on the London tenders Portal: [londonte](https://www.londonte) nders.org/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm\_opportunity?openForm&contract\_id=CONT RACT-9XXL-RHH9JB&opp\_id=OPP-HIS-9XXM-NA6LB2&search\_id=&org\_id=ORG-DN WB-7C9E7M&from=supplier\_home Confirmation of bookings will be sent via the London Tenders Portal after 3rd July 2015. Note that places are limited and to avoid disappointment, you will need to expre..(view full details to see more) Additional information: Please refer to the Tender Documentation London Borough of Tower Hamlets Read full description ## CPV classification Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/87bf1f5d-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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