Award of Interpreting and Translation Services to Thebigword Group Limited by Islington Council
ISLINGTON COUNCIL · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Interpreting and Translation Services to Thebigword Group Limited by Islington Council
Awarded 30 Mar 2018
Awarded30 Mar 2018
Value£400,000.00
SupplierTHEBIGWORD GROUP LIMITED
AgencyISLINGTON COUNCIL
RegionLondon
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 5y 8mo ago2y 11mo term
Awarded 30 Mar 2018Expired 28 Feb 2021
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Islington Council awarded a contract to THEBIGWORD GROUP LIMITED for the provision of interpreting and translation services, including face-to-face interpreting for all community languages spoken in Islington, telephone and conference interpreting when face-to-face is not feasible, and written translation of documents including technical and legal materials.
The contract was awarded via call-off from CCS framework RM1092 Lot 1 - Language Services, with a value of £400,000.
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