Interpretation services
Original notice title
United Kingdom-Leicestershire: Interpretation services
Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
75 / 100
Complexity
65 / 100
Risk factors
Critical details such as selection criteria, award sub-criteria, required documents, and performance conditions are mis...
The DPS may attract many suppliers due to high value and broad scope, leading to intense competition.
Restricted procedure — pre-qualification required
Deep Portfolio Analysis
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Overview
Moderate opportunityKey Facts
- GBP 100M estimated value
- Services contract
- 3 lots
- Provision of interpretation and translation services for UK Police forces and Home Office bodies.
- Services include face-to-face, telephone, video/remote, British Sign Language, translation/transcription, and managed service options.
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This notice announces a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for language interpretation services, led by Leicestershire Police on behalf of UK Police forces and other Home Office bodies. The DPS covers six lots: Face-to-Face, Translation/Transcription, Telephone, British Sign Language, Video/Remote, and Managed Service. The estimated total value is £100,000,000, with a 7-year duration starting September 2020. The procedure is restricted, and award is based on the most economically advantageous tender.
Risks
Critical details such as selection criteria, award sub-criteria, required documents, and performance conditions are mis...
The DPS may attract many suppliers due to high value and broad scope, leading to intense competition.
Restricted procedure — pre-qualification required
No procurement documents available
Analysis may be incomplete
Only part of the procurement documentation was analyzed. Additional eligibility requirements, certificates, or submission documents may exist in the remaining tender documentation.
Key Requirements
Technical
- DPS is open for applications throughout its 7-year period; deadline for initial applications is 31 August 2027.
Administrative
- Tenders must be submitted via the e-procurement portal (UK e-supply).
- Language: English.
Requirements may be incomplete.
Award Criteria
Lot 1
Lot 2
Lot 3
Buyer
Name
Suffolk County Council
Location
IPSWICH, GBR
Website
Identifier
N/A
Activity
General public services
Lots (3)
1
Face-to-Face Interpretation Services
Provision of face-to-face interpretation, mainly in Police custody for evidential purposes, with most requests requiring immediate attendance within 2 hours.
Category
Deadline
Award details
2
Translation/Transcription Services
Provision of translation and transcription services, mainly in Police custody for evidential purposes, including written translation, revision, and conversion of audio/video to text.
Category
Deadline
Award details
3
Telephone Interpretation Services
Provision of remote telephone interpretation on a non-evidential basis, allowing spoken language conversion via telephone.
Category
Deadline
Award details
Procurement Details
- Publication date
- 27 Feb 2020
- Notice type
- Contract notice — standard
- Languages
- English
Reference metadata
- Legal basis
- 32014L0024
Reference IDs
- Tender ID
- 100561-2020
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Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
75 / 100
Complexity
65 / 100
Risk factors
Critical details such as selection criteria, award sub-criteria, required documents, and performance conditions are mis...
The DPS may attract many suppliers due to high value and broad scope, leading to intense competition.
Restricted procedure — pre-qualification required
Deep Portfolio Analysis
Uses:
- Description
- Industries & Services
- Capabilities
- Market & Experience
- Certifications