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Welsh Translation Services

THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE

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24 Mar 2026 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Planning Inspectorate, based in Bristol, England, has awarded the contract for "Welsh Translation Services," focusing on translation services as a key component in the industry category of CPV 79530000. The procurement process, initiated through a selective method with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, is currently in the award stage as of 24th March 2026. This contract, valued at £130,000 GBP, will run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, offering expert written translations between Welsh and English for planning-related issues and projects within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant potential for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in translation services. Companies familiar with expedited translation and with members who are part of Cymdeithas Cyfieithwyr Cymru can leverage this opportunity. The awarded supplier, Trosol Cyfyngedig, exemplifies a successful SME, indicating that similar entities in the translation industry could be well-suited to compete for future tenders of this nature. Given the focus on translation within planning contexts, businesses with a robust understanding of these sectors and qualified personnel will find ample opportunity to expand their market reach.

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Notice Title

Welsh Translation Services

Notice Description

The supply of written translation services, Welsh to English and vice versa, by an expert specialist supplier with experience of supplying this service with the context of planning issues and projects on an expedited basis, as and when needed. Those translating on behalf of the expert supplier must be full members of Cymdeithas Cyfieithwyr Cymru.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9269f4b5-9308-49f3-a786-8a36eeacb2b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18d6b1f0-1c24-4d04-887b-f795fee6ee45
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
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6PN
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TROSOL CYFYNGEDIG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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