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Language Services for the Home Office

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Award

15 May 2025 at 10:43

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has awarded a contract for Language Services, seeking to enhance communication and language provisions for itself and its Arm's Length Bodies. The procurement falls within the industry category of Translation Services, classified under CPV code 79530000, and will take effect from 29th April 2025 to 28th April 2028 across the United Kingdom. Managed by the Crown Commercial Service, the contract was procured using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a tailored procurement approach. This award, valued at £6,454,627.25 GBP, marks the transition from tender to award as of 15th May 2025.

The contract provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services, with a substantial focus on improving language support for government bodies. While it is currently suited for larger organisations, due to the scope and value of the contract, it offers potential growth prospects for businesses capable of handling extensive service delivery across the UK. Companies experienced in providing multilingual and multicultural communication solutions will find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar future opportunities emerging from the public procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Language Services for the Home Office

Notice Description

The Buyer (Home Office) is seeking to improve provision of communication and language services to the Home Office and its Arm's Length Bodies (ALBs). Two separate contracts will be awarded for the Buyers requirements, one contract for Interpretation s

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4269d446-2e85-4137-bd4c-816ab2dc8f74
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£6,454,627 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,454,627 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2025 - 28 Apr 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

THEBIGWORD GROUP HOLDINGS

Further Information

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