Award

Welsh Language Translation Service Lot 1

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

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Award

10 Jan 2022 at 16:59

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has awarded a contract for the "Welsh Language Translation Service Lot 1," focusing on translation services, particularly for key governmental documents. The procurement, classified under the CPV code 79530000 for translation services, was conducted through an open procedure and completed on 21 December 2021. The subsequent contract period extends until 21 December 2025, with a total value of £75,000. Relevant documents related to the award have been published for transparency purposes, with the award notice dated 10 January 2022.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) skilled in translation services, particularly those specialising in English to Welsh and Welsh to English translations. Companies capable of delivering quality translation and document assurance services would be well-suited to compete in future similar tenders within the public sector, enhancing their portfolio and establishing valuable relationships with government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Welsh Language Translation Service Lot 1

Notice Description

This contract has already been awarded and this notice is for transparency purposes. The scope of the contract is to provide translation services and the quality assurance of pre-translated work from English to Welsh and Welsh to English for key documents used by the Department, including, but not be limited to, the following: * Government white papers * Prospectuses * Guidance documents * Press releases * Articles * Formal letters * Technical documentation * Application forms * Website text

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f0e2a86-2002-44d7-91ea-be252663e21c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b09acf0-7e46-4a63-be7e-5eb4a84a165c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
21 Dec 2021 - 21 Dec 2025 4-5 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
DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@communities.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

TROSOL

Further Information

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