FOI request (FOIR-639784852)

Interpretation services

Requested Mon 19 August 2024
Responded Wed 11 September 2024

I am writing to request information regarding previous tenders and prices for interpretation services awarded by the Borough Council. As part of our market research and analysis, we are keen to understand the historical pricing and tendering processes for these services within your council.

Specifically, I would like to request the following information:

1. When the last tender was issued by your council related to interpretation services?

2. The names of the companies or service providers who were awarded these tenders.

3. The contract values or spend details associated with each awarded tender (this includes booking volumes and price per booking type).

4. When the contract ends and if there is any option to extend (and when the council is planning for the next tender).

5. Any available documentation or reports that outline the evaluation criteria and decision-making process for these tenders.

Understanding these aspects will greatly assist us in benchmarking and improving our service offerings to better align with the needs and standards set by your council.

Response

Hastings Borough Council does not have a specific contract, it uses a framework for interpretation and translation services which is managed by East Sussex County Council.

The total spend for Hastings Borough Council under the framework for January - December 2022 and 2023 is £17,000.