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Interpretation and Translation Services - Further Competition from ESPO Language Services 402_24 Framework Agreement Lot 1 Managed Service for Language Services

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 Apr 2026 at 13:35

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Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council has completed the award stage of a procurement process entitled "Interpretation and Translation Services - Further Competition from ESPO Language Services 402_24 Framework Agreement Lot 1 Managed Service for Language Services." The contract is intended for interpretation and translation services across various formats and languages, specifically for services not provided in-house. The procurement, valued at £1,200,000, falls under the CPV industry category 79540000 (Interpretation services) and is set to operate under a call-off from a framework agreement with a selective procurement method. The services will be available throughout the West Midlands region from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2030, following the tender period which ended on 4th December 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialized in language services, particularly those capable of managing comprehensive interpretation and translation needs, including face-to-face, video, and telephone interpretations, as well as document translations. With DA Languages Limited t/a Dals identified as the supplier, large-scale service providers in the language sector are well-suited to capitalise on similar opportunities. The contract's scope demands robust operational capacity to meet the diverse needs of Staffordshire County Council across its various directorates, making it a significant project for businesses aiming to expand their service delivery in public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interpretation and Translation Services - Further Competition from ESPO Language Services 402_24 Framework Agreement Lot 1 Managed Service for Language Services

Notice Description

Staffordshire County Council (SCC) seeks to appoint a managed service provider for interpretation and translation services for a variety of different languages. Services required are as below: * Face to face interpretation * Video face to face interpretation * Telephone interpretation * Document translation This contract is required for services which cannot be provided in-house and will be available to all Directorates/Departments within Staffordshire County Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e2d4210-2858-4336-bdf1-945c0fade7b0
Current Stage
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 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
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2LP
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DA LANGUAGES LIMITED T/A DALS

Further Information

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