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RM6302-AAGlobal_DFE_Contract (con_31344)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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18 Apr 2026 at 00:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, based in London, has recently reached the award stage of its procurement process for a contract titled "RM6302-AAGlobal_DFE_Contract (con_31344)." This contract, valued at £15,000, involves delivering British Sign Language and Easy Read versions of a consultation document. This falls under the "Translation services" category, identified by CPV code 79530000. The procurement method utilised is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commences on 30 March 2026 and concludes on 17 April 2026, covering various regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London.

This tender represents an opportunity for SMEs, particularly those with expertise in translation services, to grow their business by providing specialised communication solutions to large governmental bodies. The awarding of the contract to AA Global Language Services, an SME based in East Riding of Yorkshire, exemplifies the accessibility of public procurement channels to smaller businesses. The focus on delivering services that enhance accessibility demonstrates a growing demand for translation skills and supports business growth within this sector.

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Notice Title

RM6302-AAGlobal_DFE_Contract (con_31344)

Notice Description

Contract to deliver British Sign Language and Easy Read versions of a consultation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66bb669e-7d29-4b9b-babe-12b45a024cd2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/767dc9a2-9bdd-4160-8057-4338e167618d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 17 Apr 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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
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)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AA GLOBAL LANGUAGE SERVICES

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