Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Nottingham City Council
Loxley House, Station Street
Nottingham
NG2 3NG
UK
Contact person: Ms Lauren Wheatcroft
Telephone: +44 1158764117
E-mail: lauren.wheatcroft@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
CPU 2235 Translation and Interpretation Services
Reference number: DN328226
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79530000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Nottingham City Council requested tenders for the provision of a range of Translation and Interpretation Services. The framework consists of 4 lots:
Lot 1: Verbal Face to Face Interpretation;
Lot 2: Sensory Impairment;
Lot 3: Telephone and Video Interpretation;
Lot 4: Translation.
2 Contractors have been awarded to Lot 2 and 3 Contractors have been awarded to Lots 1, 3 and 4. The contract duration will be for 2 years with a possible extension of 1 year + 1 year at the Authority's discretion. The Framework will also be made available to a number of partner organisations.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Lowest offer:
500 000.00
GBP/ Highest offer:
1 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1: Language Interpretation
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79540000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 will be accessed when the customer requires a spoken language to be translated into another language by an interpreter who is in physical attendance. The delivery of the service will be requested in different formats and is likely to include both consecutive and simultaneous interpretation, as required. Services should be available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and must be delivered in a person centred manner.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2: Sensory Impairment Translation and Interpretation
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79530000
79540000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 will be accessed where the customer requires translation and interpretation services for deaf and sensory impaired individuals. This includes, but is not limited to British Sign Language, Sign Language in other languages, lip speaking, video linguists, sign supported English and speech to text operators. It also includes translation into braille, easy read, audio transcription and communication with Deaf / Blind people. Services should be available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and must be delivered in a person centred manner.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3: Telephone and Video Interpretation
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79540000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3 will be accessed when the customer requires a spoken language to be interpreted into another language by an interpreter over the telephone or by video link. Services must be available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and must be delivered in a person centred manner.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4: Language Translation
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79530000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4 refers to the conversion of written documents into another language as text and it covers both hard copy and electronic translation services. Timescales for the completion of work and acceptable contractor cancellation period will be provided with each individual quote. It is anticipated that the majority of projects will not exceed five working days to complete. Contractors are required to have the necessary quality assurance arrangements in place to ensure effective project management of any larger scale projects required.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2018/S 052-115273
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: CPU 2235 Translation & Interpretation Lot 1
Title: Lot 1: Language Interpretation
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/06/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 22
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 20
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 22
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AA Global Language Services Ltd
Worcester
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DA Languages Limited
Cheshire
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ONCALL Interpreters Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
125 000.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: CPU 2235 Translation & Interpretation Lot 2
Title: Lot 2: Sensory Impairment Translation and Interpretation
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/06/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AA Global Language Services Ltd
Worcester
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ONCALL Interpreters Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
125 000.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: CPU 2235 Translation & Interpretation Lot 3
Title: Lot 3: Telephone and Video Interpretation
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/06/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 16
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 16
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AA Global Language Services Ltd
Worcester
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DA Languages Limited
Cheshire
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ONCALL Interpreters Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
125 000.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: CPU 2235 Translation & Interpretation Lot 4
Title: Lot 4: Language Translation
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/06/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 24
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AA Global Language Services Ltd
Worcester
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DA Languages Limited
Cheshire
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ONCALL Interpreters Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
125 000.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Nottingham City Council
Nottingham
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
12/06/2018