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Language Services Lot 2: Secondary Spoken Interpreting

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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13 Feb 2026 at 16:04

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Summary of the contracting process

This contracting process relates to the Ministry of Justice's procurement of language services under Lot 2, specifically focusing on secondary spoken interpreting services. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and has reached the award stage, with Translate UK Limited identified as the supplier. The service covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including London, Wales, and Scotland. The procurement falls under the services category and is classified under CPV code 79540000 for interpretation services. The tender process ended on 28th November 2024, and the contract period will commence on 5th October 2026, lasting until 4th October 2028, with potential extensions reaching up to 2033.

This contract, valued at £17,900,000, presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the interpreting services industry, specifically targeting those capable of providing face-to-face and video interpreting. SMEs are considered suitable for this tender, making it an attractive prospect for businesses of this scale seeking to expand their client base with a prestigious government contract. Given the vast geographical coverage and long contract period, established companies with a robust infrastructure in language services would be well-positioned to benefit from this awarding of business. A proactive approach in language service delivery can lead to significant business growth and increased market presence in various regions throughout the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Language Services Lot 2: Secondary Spoken Interpreting

Notice Description

The provision of spoken language interpreting including face to face, and video interpreting services. The interpreter in all cases must convert the spoken language from one language to another enabling listeners and speakers to understand each other. Additional information: This contract has 5 years optional extensions with a final end date of 2033.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d0cf8589-1666-47d1-941e-21b0a3aede7c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f898748-8849-437b-ba22-9564fa34d4c4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£17,900,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,900,000 £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
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2028 2-3 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

TRANSLATE

Further Information

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