Scope
Reference
4783
Description
East Sussex County Council (ESCC) requires translation and interpreting services in order to meet our commitment to delivering accessible and effective services to the diverse communities within the County.
ESCC currently acts as lead authority for an Interpreting and Translation Framework which is also accessed by Brighton & Hove City Council, Surrey County Council, West Sussex County Council, NHS Trusts, and District and Borough Councils across East and
West Sussex and Surrey.
The current framework began on 1st January 2022 and is due to expire on the 31st December 2025.
This event is to explain what services we anticipate are needed, provide information on the current Framework and the current thinking about potential changes for the next iteration, and to allow for questions or comments on our proposals.
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