Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Corporation Street
Derby
DE1 2FS
Contact
Paul Hallsworth
Telephone
+44 1332640768
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKF11 - Derby
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
For the Provision of Translation & Interpreting Services
Reference number
TD2120
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79530000 - Translation services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Council is seeking to procure providers to carry out translation services to effectively communicate with clients where English is not their first language.
Multiple channels for Interpreting will be used in order to enable individuals who have limited spoken English to communicate with members of the council through the use of an interpreter; including telephone (mobile and land-line), face-to-face, virtual meetings and written translations.
Awarded parties will provide a reliable pathway for service users and a system that reduces spend for the organisation and maximises opportunities.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £888,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Face to Face Interpretation
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79530000 - Translation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF11 - Derby
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Face to Face Interpretation
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial contract period is three years, with options to extend for two further years in annual increments. Maximum contract period is, therefore, five years. Potential dates for advertising renewals if options are not taken are August 2027 and August 2028.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Telephone Interpretation
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79530000 - Translation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF11 - Derby
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Telephone Interpretation
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial contract period is three years, with options to extend for two further years in annual increments. Maximum contract period is, therefore, five years. Potential dates for advertising renewals if options are not taken are August 2027 and August 2028.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79530000 - Translation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF11 - Derby
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Written Translation
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial contract period is three years, with options to extend for two further years in annual increments. Maximum contract period is, therefore, five years. Potential dates for advertising renewals if options are not taken are August 2027 and August 2028.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Video/Online Interpreting
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79530000 - Translation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF11 - Derby
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Video/Online Interpreting
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial contract period is three years, with options to extend for two further years in annual increments. Maximum contract period is, therefore, five years. Potential dates for advertising renewals if options are not taken are August 2027 and August 2028.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-020517
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1, 2 and 4
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29 October 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 28
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
D A Languages Ltd
Manchester
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF11 - Derby
Companies House
06207784
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £666,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £666,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1 and 4
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29 October 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 28
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Absolute Interpreting and Translations Ltd
Birmingham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF11 - Derby
Companies House
06044167
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £444,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £444,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29 October 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 28
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Supreme Linguistic Services
Birmingham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF11 - Derby
Companies House
9340464
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £222,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £222,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Derby City Council
Derby
Country
United Kingdom