Award

Remote Interpreter Services

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

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Award

26 Sep 2025 at 11:31

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the Metropolitan Police Service as the buying organisation, focusing on the provision of "Remote Interpreter Services." It falls under the industry category of translation and interpretation services, with the procurement area located in London, specifically around NW6 6LT. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Language Line Services UK Limited. The procurement method used was selective, sourced via a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of GBP 3,900,000. The contract period spans from 1st September 2025 to 30th August 2028, with the award date being 30th August 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs that specialise in providing remote and digital interpretation services. Businesses capable of delivering services through mobile and telephonic platforms are particularly well-suited to compete due to the requirements of the contract. The procurement's classification suggests a focus on facilitating seamless communication, making it ideal for companies with strengths in technological innovation and flexibility in service delivery.

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Notice Title

Remote Interpreter Services

Notice Description

Remote Interpretation Services from the ESPO framework 404_24 - Lot 4 - A,B and C Service provided via a mobile phone language application and telephone.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f205ec6b-215e-4581-b0e7-c88836415fed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47c66894-4c72-4189-bf13-5fb57031b279
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£3,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,900,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 30 Aug 2028 2-3 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
METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW6 6LT
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI72 Brent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brent
Electoral Ward
Queens Park
Westminster Constituency
Queen's Park and Maida Vale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANGUAGE LINE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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