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Language & Interpretation Services

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Language & Interpretation Services" contract was led by the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills, aiming to provide translation and interpretation services within the regions of England and Wales in the United Kingdom. This contract was awarded following a competitive process under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM 6141, specifically through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, awarded to DA Languages, commenced on 1st November 2023 and will run until 31st October 2027, with an amended contract value of £216,000 as of June 2025. The procurement stage is complete, with the notice last updated on 13th June 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in language services. Companies within the translation and interpretation industry can benefit from engaging with public sector organisations through framework agreements, enhancing their portfolios and expanding their regional operations in the UK. This contract underscores the importance of leveraging established frameworks for steady and sustainable business development, making it suitable for firms with the capability to deliver high-quality language services across diverse regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Language & Interpretation Services

Notice Description

This Contract is for the provision of Translation and Interpretation Services and was awarded following a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM 6141 (Language Services, Lot 1). The awarded value was amended to PS216,000 in June 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/955a2fa9-dc6b-4042-8ca2-5b6991eeb93c
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

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£216,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£216,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2027 4-5 years
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
OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS
Additional Buyers

OFSTED

Contact Name
Info Contracts
Contact Email
info-contracts@ofsted.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EX
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
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), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DA LANGUAGES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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