Award

Translation of the International AI Safety Report 2025/26 Service

DSIT

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Award

15 Oct 2025 at 18:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has completed a procurement process for the "Translation of the International AI Safety Report 2025/26 Service." This contract falls under the translation services industry, classified with CPV code 79530000, and was conducted through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The process has reached the 'Award' stage, with the contract having commenced on 18th September 2025 and set to conclude on 27th February 2026. The services will be delivered at DSIT's location in London, with a total awarded amount of £62,820.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in translation services, particularly those with expertise in AI-associated content. Although this specific contract has already been awarded to Acolad UK Limited, the competitive selective framework method highlights ongoing possibilities within DSIT's contracts for similar businesses aiming to establish or expand their presence in governmental service provisions. SMEs are particularly encouraged, as demonstrated by DSIT's suitability criteria favouring such entities.

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Notice Title

Translation of the International AI Safety Report 2025/26 Service

Notice Description

The provision of Translation of the International AI Safety Report 2025/26 Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ce50418-9e00-45ae-91e4-8bd81308f709
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9be8dfd1-bfa4-467f-bd91-f1f906382d62
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,820 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACOLAD

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