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Type of document: Tender issued
Country: United Kingdom

MOD Contract Bidders Notice
GB-Northwood: Provision of Linguistic Services in Support of Worldwide UK MoD Operations – 700032337

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Section I: Contract Title
Contract Title: GB-Northwood: Provision of Linguistic Services in Support of Worldwide UK MoD Operations – 700032337

Section II: Identification Numbers
MOD Contract Notice Nr: 2020/S 248-619196
ITT Number: 700032337

Section III: Relevant Dates
Proposed/Estimated ITT Issue Date: 12/04/2021
Proposed/Estimated ITT Return Date: 14/06/2021
Proposed Issue Date of Contract: 01/11/2021
Proposed Completion Date of Contract: 31/10/2025

Section IV: Issuing Branch / Organisation Details
Notice Address
Official Name: MOD
Address: J8 Commercial PJHQ, Strategic Command HQ, Sandy Lane
Town: Northwood
Telephone: +44 30 677 07671
Email: jo.cannon101@mod.gov.uk
For attention of: Commercial Manager
Postcode: HA6 3HP
Country: United Kingdom
Fax:
Internet Address:

Section V: Product / Service Descriptor Code
Industry Codes:
79540000 – Interpretation services.
79530000 – Translation services.

Section VI: Summary of Requirements / Description of Work
Summary of Requirements / Description of Work: Interpretation services. Translation services. The Authority has a requirement for a single supplier framework agreement to provide linguistic services in support of the Permanent Joint Headquarters (PJHQ) and specialist user overseas operations worldwide.

This requirement will include Face to Face interpreting and translation services across a wide spectrum of operational environments and interactions. There may also be a requirement to translate standalone documents on an ad hoc basis.

The successful supplier will be required to react to large surges and reductions in the requirement retaining the ability to deploy linguists at short notice to meet urgent operational needs. The supplier will be expected to appropriately select individuals who can meet the linguistic, security and deployment requirements as providing a fully managed service both in and out of theatre.

The Successful Supplier will also be responsible for the local support for linguists’ safety and welfare, which may include a specific intimidation policy set by the Authority. The contract duration will be for a period of four years with the option to extend by 24 months, in any monthly increment.

Section VII: Contract Strategy
Contract Strategy:

Section VIII: Contractors Invited to Bid
Contractors Invited to Bid:

Official name: World Wide Language Resources
Postal Address: 308 Person St, Mr.
City: Redditch
Postcode: B97 4LZ
Country: United Kingdom
ContactPoint:
For Attention Of: Jon Potter
Telephone: +44 7570390025
Email: Jon.Potter@wwlruk.com
Fax:
Is a contractor classed as a SME? No
Official name: Valiant Integrated Services
Postal Address: 205 Van Buren St , #310
City: Herndon
Postcode: 20171
Country: United States
ContactPoint:
For Attention Of:
Telephone: +1 8023457720
Email: lgrant@valiantintegrated.com
Fax:
Is a contractor classed as a SME? Not Provided
Official name: thebigword
Postal Address: Link Up House , Ring Road
City: Leeds
Postcode: LS12 6AB
Country: United Kingdom
ContactPoint:
For Attention Of: Clare Riches
Telephone: +44 113 210 7414
Email: clare.riches@thebigword.com
Fax:
Is a contractor classed as a SME? No
Not Provided

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