Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c2e-f9d1-71e8-907b-9d95c91f8958/invitation-to-quote-itq-provision-of-chinese-language-interpreting-service-t closed GB negotiated without publication procedure Suitable for SMEs # Invitation to Quote (ITQ) - Provision of Chinese language interpreting service to Bespoke Interpreting Language and Communication Services (BILCS) [NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-midlands-and-lancashire-commissioning-support-unit) Estimated value Not stated Published 14 May 2018 Deadline Closed 25 May 2018 ## 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. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender ### Invitation to Quote (ITQ) Provision of Chinese language interpreting service to Bespoke Interpreting Language and Communication Services (BILCS) I am pleased to inform you that Midlands and Lancashire CSU (MLCSU) wish to invite you to participate in this 'Invitation to Quote'. Following the receipt of your quote via email, the Project group/Evaluation panel will evaluate the proposals against each other within the evaluation matrix below. Final selection will be based on the ability of the service provider to provide the required service at the best price, at the optimum performance level and with a clear and demonstrable implementation/delivery programme. Bidding organisations must obtain for themselves at their own responsibility and expense all information necessary for the preparation of their bids and will be deemed to have availed themselves of all necessary information in submitting bids. In the event that MLCSU decides not to award this contract, there will be no liability for MLCSU for any costs incurred by the bidding providers. Please see evaluation grid below: Weightings - Totalling 100%: ### Quality 60% Quality sub-criteria: Ability to meet specification 60% Pricing: Rates 40% ### TOTAL 100% Please find attached the 'Specification Brief' which will help you direct your response appropriately. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Please send your response to the following email addresses: Please note that the deadline for your proposal is 25th May 2018 4pm. Any submissions received after this date will not be considered. Kind regards, ### Elaine Butler Senior Procurement Officer ### Specification ### Introduction to the brief MLCSU require the provision of Chinese language interpreting service to Bespoke Interpreting Language and Communication Services (BILCS). We are looking for face to face on site interpreting in a medical environment for NHS and private clients in the Birmingham and Black Country area. We will require interpreters in the following languages; • Mandarin • Cantonese • Vietnamese • Hakka • Korean • Japanese • Thai Interpreting Charges Monday-Friday 8am-6pm Out of Hours ### Face-to-Face Interpreting First 60 Minutes £ £ Face-to-Face Interpreting Subsequent 15 minute intervals £ £ Please note that the contract will be on a cost and volume basis with no guarantee of any activity for the successful provider(s). If you would like to provide us with a quotation for this work please return to be by Friday 25th May 2018. We require the quotation to be submitted on headed paper. ### Timescales Activity: Date: Relative to: Deadline for questions 19th May 2018 4pm All bidders wishing to quote Deadline for receipt of Proposal 26th May 2018 4pm All bidders wishing to quote Notice of award June 2018 All bidders that quoted Delivery of work commencement June 2018 Successful bidder T Read full description ## CPV classification Translation services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d66cf2c3-dc09-4868-9aa2-45d3819cf744) 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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