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CP2635-25 Translation & Interpretation Services

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

18 Feb 2026 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council, along with Torbay Council, has completed the award stage for the procurement process involving CP2635-25 Translation & Interpretation Services. The councils sought a sole supplier via further competition under the CCS framework RM6302 Language Services Lot 1 National Managed Service. The procurement aims to secure language services, covering both interpretation and translation. The contract, valued at £760,000, will span from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028, with services delivered across England. The procurement's award went to Absolute Interpreting & Translations Ltd, a supplier classified as an SME, with the award valued at £462,984.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in language services, particularly those offering robust translation and interpretation capabilities. SMEs and VCSEs are accepted, fostering diverse participation and potentially benefiting a wide array of business models focused on language solutions. The procurement method outlined under the CCS framework suggests a streamlined approach aimed at engaging competent suppliers familiar with national managed services. This is ideal for language service providers seeking to expand their footprint and secure government contracts in England.

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Notice Title

CP2635-25 Translation & Interpretation Services

Notice Description

Devon County Council (DCC) and Torbay Council (TC) require a sole Supplier to provide Language Services. This tender is being conducted using a further competition under CCS framework RM6302 Language Services Lot 1 National Managed Service. All suppliers on Lot 1 are invited to bid for this procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f52e7fb-53e6-4a91-ba45-6497be130a2e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b168210-d0f6-43db-a179-cebedac56996
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£760,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£462,984 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mark Sibley
Contact Email
procure@devon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392383000

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABSOLUTE INTERPRETING & TRANSLATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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