Award

Provision of Interpretation and Translation Services for the Omagh Bombing Inqui

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Award

06 Jan 2026 at 09:38

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service contracting the "Provision of Interpretation and Translation Services for the Omagh Bombing Inquiry". This service falls under the industry category of Interpretation Services, classified under CPV code 79540000. The geographical focus is Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The procurement utilised a selective method by calling off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is at the award phase as of 6 January 2026, with Language Empire Limited being awarded the contract valued at £240,000. The contract period spans from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2029.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses specialising in interpretation and translation services, particularly those capable of meeting the requirements of sensitive inquiries. Larger businesses with the necessary resources and relevant expertise are well-suited to compete in similar tenders, despite the current contract not being suited for SMEs or VCSEs. The structured framework agreement approach indicates consistent demand and potential long-term collaboration for companies establishing a competitive edge in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Interpretation and Translation Services for the Omagh Bombing Inqui

Notice Description

Provision of Interpretation and Translation Services for the Omagh Bombing Inquiry

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d1205151-cbc9-47eb-8f41-079a75e4154a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/637cd59e-afe7-4026-a90b-246f21fd0cd0
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
Not specified
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
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANGUAGE EMPIRE

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