Purpose

Translation
services are part of the Council’s Public Sector Equality
Duty. The service meets this obligation by ensuring accessibility
for people and communities that we serve. For those people who have
difficulties communicating in English, whether due to Language
barriers or disability, access is enabled
through the use of
interpretation and translation services.

Decision

The Cabinet resolved unanimously to:
 

Authorise a direct award to Language Line Ltd under the NHS
Shared Business Services (SBS) Framework, to provide Interpretation
and Translation Services to Peterborough City Council for a period
of 4 years (including extension period up to 2 years) and a
contract value of £258,000 per annum.? The contract shall
commence on 8 November 2024. 

 

Authorise the Executive Director of Adults Social Care &
Commissioning, at their discretion, to extend the Contract Term up
to 2 years (2 periods of 12 months) in accordance with the contract
provisions.?? 

 
 
The report can be found at the bottom of this page