Provision of Interpreting and Translation Services for Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council and Sandwell Children's Trust
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Interpreting and Translation Services for Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council and Sandwell Children's Trust
Awarded 12 Apr 2021
Awarded12 Apr 2021
Value£400,000.00
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 1y 7mo ago3y 12mo term
Awarded 12 Apr 2021Expired 31 Mar 2025
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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council awarded a contract to Absolute Interpreting and Translations Ltd, Five Star Languages, Global Translation Services Ltd, Supreme Linguistic Services T/A Premium Linguistic Services, and WORD360 LTD for the provision of interpreting and translation services.
The contract supports a range of client services, including Adults & Children's Services, Housing, School Admissions, Taxi Licensing, and Welfare Rights, delivered through face-to-face, telephone, and video methods (via MS Teams) during normal and outside office hours, weekends, and Bank Holidays as required.
The contract also includes translation of written documents such as letters, pamphlets, and other publications.
The contract commenced on 12th April 2021 and runs for a period of 4 years until 31st March 2025.
The estimated annual value excluding VAT is £100,000, with a total contract value of £400,000.
Up to five tenderers were appointed as contracted providers for the four lots specified.
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Provision of Interpreting and Translation Services for Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council and Sandwell Children's Trust
Won by Absolute Interpreting and Translations Ltd,Five Star Languages,Global translation Services Ltd,Supreme Linguistic Services T/A Premium Linguistic Services,WORD360 LTD · Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
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