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Language Services via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6141 Language Services Lot 5d: Regional Managed Service - East Midlands

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Jul 2025 at 10:54

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16 Jul 2025 at 10:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Language Services via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6141 Language Services Lot 5d: Regional Managed Service - East Midlands" has been awarded by Nottinghamshire County Council. The industry category pertains to foreign language translation software development services. The contract covers multiple regions within the United Kingdom, including the East and West Midlands, London, and the South East, among others. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method and is at the award stage, finalized on 23rd July 2025. The contract period extends from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2026, and the overall contract value amounts to £34,800.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), which are well-suited to engage in providing language services across a broad geographical range. The contract's emphasis on translation software development heralds considerable scope for companies proficient in language technologies and service management to secure a foothold in the burgeoning market of regional managed language services in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Language Services via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6141 Language Services Lot 5d: Regional Managed Service - East Midlands

Notice Description

Direct Award via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6141 Language Services Lot 5d: Regional Managed Service - East Midlands

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6a87c8f1-99bd-4668-963b-0cf47e50aaaf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcb3c1a5-3b44-422e-a381-7404ea3de078
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72212740 - Foreign language translation software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
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
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ONCALL INTERPRETERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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