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Provision of Language Services

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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21 Jan 2026 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO), located in Newport, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of Language Services." This contract, classified under the industry category of translation and interpretation services, was managed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage has advanced to the award phase, with the contract awarded on 5th January 2026 and formal notice published on 21st January 2026. The contract, valued at £387,400, covers a period from 5th January 2026 to 4th January 2028, and is aimed at fulfilling all of IPO's language needs including translation, interpretation (spoken and British Sign Language), and transcriptions.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in language services, particularly those capable of providing a comprehensive, managed service. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to engage, as the contract highlights suitability for such businesses. Companies with expertise in translation and interpretation will find it advantageous to compete in this tender due to the demand for a varied scope of language services. With the successful bidder being D A LANGUAGES LIMITED, also an SME, this tender underscores the potential for similar enterprises to secure significant contracts, fostering growth and expanding service offerings within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Language Services

Notice Description

A fully managed service for all IPO's language needs including translation, Interpretation (both spoken and British Sign Language) & transcriptions (including stenography and real time transcription)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c4fc93e-e1de-4eec-840e-fe1019f66861
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ea481fa-016e-4d6e-a5f3-3ed9322a4863
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
£387,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£387,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
IPO Commercial
Contact Email
people-commercial@ipo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03003002000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D A LANGUAGES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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