Award

Provision of Welsh translation services

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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21 Aug 2025 at 11:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service, acting on behalf of the Cabinet Office, has completed a selective procurement process titled "Provision of Welsh Translation Services". This was a call-off from a framework agreement focused on translation services, under the CPV code 79530000. The contract, valued at £79,000, covers multiple locations including the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey, beginning on 14th August 2025 and ending on 13th August 2028. The procurement process has moved to the Award stage with KINGS OF TRANSLATION LTD being awarded the contract as of 14th August 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in language services, particularly those catering to public sector needs. SMEs and VCSEs could leverage this tender to expand their footprint in governmental contracts. The framework agreement provides a promising avenue for language service providers to demonstrate their capabilities and establish long-term relationships with public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Welsh translation services

Notice Description

Provision of Welsh translation services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-35f1eb14-f16f-4401-aef4-8fab0eb13257
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b2c80bf-5a23-4e77-97b1-71c22853ef44
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, 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£79,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2025 - 13 Aug 2028 3-4 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KINGS OF TRANSLATION

Further Information

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