Award

Language Services

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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Award

30 Jan 2026 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Language Services" was conducted by the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire. This tender, classified under the industry category of translation services with CPV code 79530000, was completed and awarded on 30th January 2026. It involved the provision of interpreting and translation services with a contract period from 1st October 2025 to 31st August 2028. The procurement method used was a selective process, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. While the services are predominantly for the United Kingdom, they also cover regions such as the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. The project’s estimated value was £837,623.68, with the awarded contract notice published on the same date as the award.

This tender offers notable opportunities for businesses specialising in language services. SMEs and VCSEs are especially encouraged to participate due to the tender's suitability criteria. Organisations with expertise in multilingual communication and a broad geographical service reach would find this contract particularly advantageous for expanding their market presence and demonstrating their capacity to cater to diverse locations. The awarded supplier was D A LANGUAGES LIMITED, indicating that businesses with similar capabilities in translation and interpreting services have a viable chance to compete in such procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Language Services

Notice Description

Provision of interpreting and translation services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68ee4f6e-ec01-4c21-9083-5084637219bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5c743e2-a56d-4e33-9c15-a401686d377a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£837,623 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 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
POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST18 0YY
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Milwich
Westminster Constituency
Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D A LANGUAGES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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