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Translation and Transcription

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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23 Jul 2026 at 11:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is overseeing a procurement process for the "Translation and Transcription" services, focusing on converting audio files into written English. Categorised under "Translation services" (CPV code: 79530000), this contract spans multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Overseas Territories, among others. The tender process has reached the award stage, successfully completed on the 6th of July 2026. The selective procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement valued at £134,291.19, with services due to start on the 13th of July 2026 and conclude by the 29th of January 2027.

This procurement opportunity is particularly advantageous for businesses specialising in linguistic services, transcription, and translation. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-suited given the agreement's framework that supports diverse participation. The successful award to Reed Specialist Recruitment as the supplier underscores the Ministry of Justice's commitment to engaging with a broad range of capable entities to achieve project goals efficiently and effectively. Businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in government service contracts will find this tender a significant opportunity for growth and collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Translation and Transcription

Notice Description

Translation and transcription of audio files into written English.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6fa1168a-ceb0-4e3b-b07a-5f10515c2ec6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95eaf8a9-5748-49be-9def-b570f2c4f02b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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, VCSE
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
£134,291 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£134,291 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 29 Jan 2027 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
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT (OPERATING AS CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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