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EHRC 2526-01 Welsh Language Services

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jul 2025 at 09:56

Award Notice
Tender

02 May 2025 at 12:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), headquartered in Manchester, has completed a procurement process for the EHRC 2526-01 Welsh Language Services contract. The contract entails establishing a framework agreement with a single supplier to provide Welsh translation, interpreting, and transcription services, with a geographical focus on Wales, UK. This procurement, categorised under business services, specifically pertains to interpretation and translation services. Procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 30 May 2025. The contract was awarded on 7 July 2025 to Cymen, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), with the contract period running from 14 July 2025 to 13 July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in language services and those keen on establishing a foothold in the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those locally based or with expertise in bilingual or multilingual service provision, are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. The framework agreement structure allows the successful supplier to establish a long-term relationship with the EHRC, potentially leading to future opportunities and enhanced business growth within the public contracts sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EHRC 2526-01 Welsh Language Services

Notice Description

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is looking to set up a framework agreement with a single supplier for the provision of Welsh translation, interpreting and transcription services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-200e2e63-cf7e-417e-8a00-027be974ea9d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c913f50-c0f8-4675-821f-a8ff8525c840
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79530000 - Translation services

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementhelpdesk@equalityhumanrights.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M4 3AQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CYMEN

Further Information

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