Scope
Reference
4783
Description
The East Sussex County Council (ESCC) requires Translation and Interpreting Services in order to meet our commitment to delivering accessible services and help towards meeting some of the needs of the diverse communities within the county.
ESCC currently acts as lead Authority for the 'SUSTI Framework' (Sussex Translation & Interpreting) which is accessed by CCGs (Clinical Commissioning Groups), NHS organisations, West Sussex County Council (WSCC), Surrey County Council (SCC), Brighton and Hove City Council (BHCC) along with District & Borough Councils across East and West Sussex and Surrey.
This will be a multi-supplier framework. the proposed Lot structure at present, to be agreed once preliminary market engagement has taken place is:
• Spoken Language - remote (telephone/video) and face-to-face
• Non-Spoken Languages (eg: British Sign Language) - remote (video) and face-to-face
• Translation, Transcription and Ancillary Services
Project objectives are:
• To source a provider or multiple providers for Translation and Interpreting services.
• Secure best value for money for the ESCC and the other users of the Services through the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) using the competitive flexible procedure.
• Seek improvements in quality of service and added value through the procurement of these services.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £10,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2029
- Possible extension to 31 December 2031
- 6 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 48740000 - Foreign language translation software package
- 72212740 - Foreign language translation software development services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
Contract locations
- UKJ - South East (England)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
30 April 2025
Engagement process description
A Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) event to take place virtually via the Microsoft 'Teams' App with ESCC hosting.
DATE: Wednesday 9th April 2025
TIME: 10.00 until 12.00
If your organisation wishes to attend this event then please email procurement@eastsussex.gov.uk by: 12.00 on Tuesday 8th April 2025.
Please state in the subject line of your request email:
"T & I Framework"
Planned Agenda
1. Introduction to the County Council
2. The Current Framework
3. The Proposed Framework
4. Our Questions for Suppliers
5. Procurement Process
6. Supplier Questions
7. Next Steps
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
6 May 2025
Contracting authority
East Sussex County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXGX-2145-PRQJ
County Hall, St Anne's Crescent
Lewes
BN7 1UE
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@eastsussex.gov.uk
Website: https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/business/doing-business/tender-for-business
Region: UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government