Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bfd-a512-73c1-af05-72c8df2c4f31/language-services [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Language Services [Crown Commercial Service](https://tendernation.io/buyers/crown-commercial-service) Estimated value £140,000,000 to £250,000,000 Published 23 Mar 2020 Deadline Closed 26 Nov 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender Crown Commercial Service as the Authority has put in place a Pan Government Collaborative Language Services Framework Agreement for use by UK public sector bodies identified at VI.2) (and any future successors to these organisations), which include Central Government Departments and their Arm's Length Bodies and Agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS Bodies and Local Authorities. The above Public Sector Bodies have a need for Language Services. The Services within the scope of this Framework Agreement have been divided into 22 Lots: - Lot 1Managed Service Provision of Language Services; - Lot 2Written Translation, Transcription And Ancillary Services; - Lot 3Provision of Telephone Interpreting and Video Language Services; - Lot 4a Provision of Non Spoken Face to Face and Video Language Services Greater London Including Overseas; - Lot 4b Provision of Non Spoken Face to Face and Video Language Services Southern England; - Lot 4c Provision of Non Spoken Face to Face and Video Language Services Midlands and East of England; - Lot 4d Provision of Non Spoken Face to Face and Video Language Services North of England; - Lot 4e Provision of Non Spoken Face to Face and Video Language Services Scotland and Northern Ireland; - Lot 5a Provision of Spoken Face to Face Interpreting Services Greater London; - Lot 5b Provision of Spoken Face to Face Interpreting Services South West England; - Lot 5c Provision of Spoken Face to Face Interpreting Services South Central England; - Lot 5d Provision of Spoken Face toFace Interpreting Services South East England; - Lot 5e Provision of Spoken Face to Face Interpreting East of England; - Lot 5f Provision of Spoken Face to Face Interpreting Services East Midlands; - Lot 5g Provision of Spoken Face to Face Interpreting Services West Midlands; - Lot 5h Provision of Spoken Face to Face Interpreting Services Yorkshire and Humberside; - Lot 5i Provision of Spoken Face to Face Interpreting Services North West England; - Lot 5j Provision of Spoken Face to Face Interpreting Services North East England (Excluding Yorkshire and Humberside); - Lot 5k Provision of Spoken Face to Face Interpreting Services Scotland; - Lot 5l Provision of Spoken Face to Face Interpreting Services South Wales; - Lot 5m Provision of Spoken Face to Face Interpreting Services Northern Ireland; - Lot 5n Provision of Spoken Face to Face Interpreting Services UK and Overseas. The duration of the Framework Agreement referenced in Section II.1.4) is for the placing of orders, and all Framework Agreements have been awarded for an initial term of 3 years with an option to extend for 1 further period of 12 months. The extension will be exercised at the discretion of the Authority. Electronic ordering and/or electronic invoicing and/or electronic payment may be used during the period of the Framework Agreement and throughout the lifespan of any Call Off Agreements. The above Public Sector Bodies have a need for Language Services. The Services within the scope of this Framework Agreement have been Additional information: Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, Crown Commercial Service (CCS) believes that the first condition set out in Regulation 72(1)(c) Public Contracts Regulations 2015 has been fulfilled in respect of the Framework Agreement. Crown Commercial Service has taken the decision to extend existing framework agreements that were due for reprocurement for a period of twelve (12 months). This is to enable CCS resource to be diverted to procuring urgent requirements to deal with COVID-19 consequences and to relieve pressure on the supply chain while short staffed, to enable businesses to continue to deliver services and goods to customers. CCS intends to deliver replacement framework agreements as quickly as possible after the initial COVID-19 impact Read full description ## CPV classification Video-conferencing equipment Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/096c3a52-f29e-488b-866e-a2770e47bae8) 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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