Award

Language Services Lot 3: Visual and Tactile Communications

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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13 Feb 2026 at 16:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Language Services Lot 3: Visual and Tactile Communications has been concluded with an award issued by the Ministry of Justice. The contract, valued at £10,900,000, facilitates services including face-to-face and video interpreting for Deaf, Deafblind, and individuals requiring support. The procurement falls under the Interpretation services category, with CPV classification 79540000, and will cover regions throughout the United Kingdom, including Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The contract is set to commence on 5th October 2026 and conclude on 4th October 2030. Utilised through an open procedure, it concluded the tendering period on 28th November 2024.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the interpretation service sector, especially those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aligning with procurement goals for accessibility enhancement. Businesses adept in delivering visual and tactile communication services, particularly those offering innovative solutions for the Deaf and Deafblind communities, are ideal candidates for engaging in similar future opportunities. The awarding of this contract to Clarion Interpreting Limited showcases the demand for specialised interpreting services and suggests a promising field for service providers looking to expand their market presence within government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Language Services Lot 3: Visual and Tactile Communications

Notice Description

The provision of Visual and Tactile Communications including face to face, and video interpreting services. This Lot will enable communication to take place between Deaf, Deafblind and others requiring support. Additional information: This contract has 3 years optional extensions with a final end date of 2033.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d99ede97-7681-45f1-be33-3b58b267bf6b
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 (below 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

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,900,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,900,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 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
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
elise.ballantyne@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLARION INTERPRETING

Further Information

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