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GB-Peterborough: Foreign Language Translation Services

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD

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08 Sep 2025 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has successfully completed the procurement process for "GB-Peterborough: Foreign Language Translation Services." This tender was part of the CCS Language Services Framework RM6302 - Lot1: National Managed Service, and it involved face-to-face interpreting services across all CITB test centres in the UK, including England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and beyond. The procurement, classified under the CPV code 79530000 for translation services, reached the award stage and concluded on 10th September 2025, with a contract period from 11th September 2025 to 10th September 2026. The contract was awarded to AA Global Language Services Ltd, with the project's total value set at £40,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for large-scale enterprises involved in language services. The procurement process provides an excellent opportunity for companies specialising in translation and interpretation to engage in a substantial service delivery across diverse geographical locations. Firms with experience in servicing multi-regional contracts, particularly within the British Isles and internationally, will find this type of tender well-suited to their expertise and capacity. Although this specific tender has been awarded, similar future opportunities can be anticipated for businesses with established reputations and the capability to deliver comprehensive language services.

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Notice Title

GB-Peterborough: Foreign Language Translation Services

Notice Description

Face-to-Face interpreting services delivered across all CITB test centres in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Procured via CCS Language Services Framework RM6302 - Lot1: National Managed Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e93e777b-fabe-47ec-a89b-d4a0a3adff73
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16597676-769b-40cb-9c7f-7d1ac5bbebfe
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2025 - 10 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD
Contact Name
Chris Little
Contact Email
citb-procurement@gov.sscl.com
Contact Phone
03004567000

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE7 8HP
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Hargate and Hempsted
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AA GLOBAL LANGUAGE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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