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DWP Language Services (Interpretation & Translation)

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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01 Apr 2022 at 13:48

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has recently awarded a contract titled "DWP Language Services (Interpretation & Translation)" for interpretation services, following a selective procurement process through a mini-competition from the CCS Language Services Framework. This procurement is classified under CPV code 79540000 and is aimed at ensuring the DWP meets its legal obligations under the Equality Act 2010. The contract is worth £13,111,829 and spans from 9th May 2022 to 8th May 2025, covering multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including London and Scotland. The procurement stage is now complete with the award being published on 1st April 2022.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in language services such as interpretation and translation. Companies that are well-suited to compete include both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality services, as well as larger organisations looking to expand their reach within the public sector. The awarded contract can create pathways for these businesses to establish long-term relationships with the DWP, thus fostering growth within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DWP Language Services (Interpretation & Translation)

Notice Description

This notice is to advise that a contract has been awarded for the supply of interpretation and translation services. This contract allows the DWP to meet its legal obligation to provide language services to claimants and staff in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. This contract has been awarded following a mini-competition from the CCS Language Services Framework (RM6141) Lot 1 National Managed Service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-41d00dc0-065d-4644-9816-d1b2fe4e6762
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6badc617-c9d2-450b-adc3-ef422f005747
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,111,829 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,111,829 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
8 May 2022 - 8 May 2025 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D A LANGUAGES

Further Information

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