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Contract for the provision of Mid to Long Term Translation Services

CABINET OFFICE

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31 Oct 2025 at 15:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for the provision of Mid to Long Term Translation Services," specifically within the translation services industry (CPV 79530000) alongside interpretation services (CPV 79540000). The procurement method was a direct, single tender action below the threshold, highlighting a more streamlined process. This contract required the provision of translation and interpretation services remotely, fulfilling needs through telephone and video call formats. The tender was associated with the location of postal code NE98 1XY. The tender period concluded on 1st October 2025, and the contract period has been active since 20th October 2025, running until 19th October 2026. The award was published on 31st October 2025, with Wessex Translations Limited securing the contract valued at £100,000 GBP.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for SMEs like Wessex Translations Limited, which was successful in obtaining the contract, to enhance business growth by diversifying their service offerings to include interpretation alongside traditional translation services. Such opportunities are particularly suitable for businesses specialising in language services that can effectively operate remotely, making use of telephone and video communication methods. Enterprises seeking to expand into the public sector and possess capabilities in handling various types of translation and interpretation demands should find this contract type advantageous for business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the provision of Mid to Long Term Translation Services

Notice Description

IBCA has an ongoing requirement for a managed language services provider for the provision of translation and interpretation services remotely to claimants. This service will require to be fulfilled via telephone (spoken telephone and spoken visual video), The services include Translation of written documents such as medical records.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3fc5c079-f73b-485e-8018-a2a4439cff62
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cb4874d-2302-4bb2-85db-caedafb7d251
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WESSEX TRANSLATIONS

Further Information

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