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Language Services Lot 4: Quality and Assurance

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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13 Feb 2026 at 16:06

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Language Services Lot 4: Quality and Assurance" has been completed. The buying organisation, the Ministry of Justice, located at 102 Petty France, London, has awarded this contract, valued at £12,900,000, to The Language Shop Limited. This award pertains to the provision of quality and assurance services across various Language Services contracts, aligning with the services category under education and training (CPV code 80000000). The contract, which was formally awarded on 19th January 2026, will run from 5th October 2026 until 4th October 2030, with potential extensions reaching until 2033. The procurement followed an open procedure and was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), covering delivery in multiple regions across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in language services, particularly those focused on assuring quality and processes. With a substantial contract value and wide regional delivery across the UK, SMEs in the education and training sector can experience growth by participating in similar future tenders. The Ministry of Justice’s commitment to maintaining high standards in language services opens doors for innovative companies to demonstrate their expertise in quality assurance and fulfilment of service excellence criteria. Such contracts are well-suited for enterprises that prioritise developing robust systems and methodologies for service delivery across diverse geographic locations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Language Services Lot 4: Quality and Assurance

Notice Description

The provision of Quality and Assurance of all Language Services contracts. This provision enables assurance in process and quality for the other Language Services Lots. Additional information: This contract has 3 years optional extensions with a final end date of 2033.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d6f7267c-24f4-48bb-9a4d-5023abcb498a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f8b9a04-8af0-4a20-890a-fa1690f28b64
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,900,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,900,000 £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
19 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
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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

THE LANGUAGE SHOP

Further Information

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