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Language Services 2026-2031

Lancashire Constabulary

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Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire Constabulary procured a managed language services service covering translation and interpretation. The requirement is intended to support the constabulary’s operational and public-facing work, with delivery in the North West of England. Translation services are the main category of work (CPV 79530000), with interpretation services also included (CPV 79540000). The procurement is for services rather than goods or construction, and the scope is organised as a single requirement. Businesses relevant to this opportunity include language service providers able to manage translation and interpretation through a coordinated service model for a public-sector policing organisation.

The procurement has been completed and awarded. Lancashire Constabulary used a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender submission deadline was 20 May 2026 at 12:00. The contract was awarded to D A Languages International Ltd on 10 August 2026 for £1,764,361.25 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract period runs from 15 November 2026 to 14 November 2031. The award is active. The process was evaluated through the framework call-off route; the available procurement record identifies the service scope and method but does not set out separate quality or price weightings.

This award demonstrates sustained demand from Lancashire Constabulary for a coordinated language service covering both written translation and spoken interpretation in the North West. A credible future competitor would need to provide both capabilities, manage them as one reliable service, and maintain sufficient operational capacity for a long-running policing requirement. Relevant strengths include dependable allocation of qualified linguists and interpreters, quality assurance across different languages and formats, responsive handling of urgent requests, and robust service management, reporting and customer support. The opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises, so specialist providers and collaborative teams may be well placed to compete when this requirement next reaches the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Language Services 2026-2031

Notice Description

Language Services - provision of a managed service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5082aee-53bc-4d03-8978-2a8be7495df5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/702e6e2a-6969-4a27-8298-2a2d9a9a3dac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,764,361 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,764,361 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Nov 2026 - 14 Nov 2031 Over 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
Lancashire Constabulary
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
Postcode Area
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D A LANGUAGES INTERNATIONAL LTD

Further Information

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