Award

Provision of BSL Interpreter & Associated Services

COMPANIES HOUSE

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08 Aug 2025 at 14:16

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08 Aug 2025 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

Companies House, a reputable public sector organisation in Cardiff, Wales, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of BSL Interpreter & Associated Services". Categorised under interpretation services, this procurement adhered to a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The initial tender phase concluded on 3rd March 2025, with the contract awarded to TheBigWord on 31st March 2025. The contract, valued at £35,000 GBP, spans from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2027, reflecting Companies House's commitment to enhancing sign language interpretation services within the region.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communication and interpretation services, particularly those with expertise in sign language. Although the procurement process was not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, companies with a strong track record in delivering reliable and effective interpretation services could leverage this framework agreement for future collaborations. The partnership with a well-established organisation like Companies House enhances a supplier's credibility and may open avenues for similar contracts within the public sector across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Provision of BSL Interpreter & Associated Services

Notice Description

Award Notice - Sign Language Interpreter Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fa0c9986-4a56-4ee6-a99d-6f585edd21e7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/353497c8-f735-451e-9dcd-afb5cb36f9fa
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
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 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
COMPANIES HOUSE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THEBIGWORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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