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Language Services - Lot 4

Ministry of Justice

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is facilitating a public procurement process for Language Services, with a specific focus on the "Quality and Assurance" lot within their broader language services programme. This procurement, classified under "Education and training services" (CPV code 80000000), targets regions across the UK, and is presently at the 'award' stage, having been completed recently. The contract, valued at £12,900,000, was signed on 19th January 2026. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation while ensuring transparency and competition. The Ministry of Justice, headquartered in London, UK, leads this procurement aimed at ensuring the integrity and quality of its language service offerings.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in quality assurance services within the language industry. Companies that have strengths in process evaluation, quality control, and assurance activities across diverse interpreting services stand to benefit from this contract. Moreover, businesses with a proven track record in Information Security, Social Value contribution, and strong mobilisation and transition capabilities, plus robust stakeholder engagement practices, are well-suited to thrive. Engagement in such tenders helps enterprises expand their portfolio and reinforce their position in the public procurement market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Language Services - Lot 4

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.

Lot Information

Primary Spoken Interpreting

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has entered into contracts for the delivery of Language Services. The contracts are split into 4 Lots, the scope of services includes face to face, telephone and video interpreting services for spoken languages, BSL, visual and tactile communication and quality and assurance of all language services. Additional information: Additional Quality Criteria; Information Security - 3.75% Social Value - 10%

Renewal: Initial period of four years with extension options of one plus one plus one (4+1+1+1)

Quality and Assurance

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has entered into contracts for the delivery of Language Services. The contracts are split into 4 Lots, the scope of services includes face to face, telephone and video interpreting services for spoken languages, BSL, visual and tactile communication and quality and assurance of all language services. Additional information: Additional Quality Criteria; Fraud, corruption, and bribery - 3.75% Information Security - 3.75% Social Value - 10%

Renewal: An initial period of four years with extension options of one plus one plus one (4+1+1+1).

Secondary Spoken Interpreting

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has entered into contracts for the delivery of Language Services. The contracts are split into 4 Lots, the scope of services includes face to face, telephone and video interpreting services for spoken languages, BSL, visual and tactile communication and quality and assurance of all language services. Additional information: Additional Quality Criteria; Information Security - 3.75% Social Value - 10%

Renewal: An initial period of two years with extension options of up to five further years in one or more extensions (2+1+1+1+1+1).

Visual and Tactile Communications

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has entered into contracts for the delivery of Language Services. The contracts are split into 4 Lots, the scope of services includes face to face, telephone and video interpreting services for spoken languages, BSL, visual and tactile communication and quality and assurance of all language services. Additional information: Additional Quality Criteria; Information Security - 3.75% Social Value - 10%

Renewal: An initial period of four years with extension options of one plus one plus one (4+1+1+1).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a54f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005963-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79540000 - Interpretation services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£269,748,051 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£269,748,051 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,400,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Clarion Interpreting Limited

The Language Shop Limited

Translate UK Limited

thebigword Group Holdings Limited

Further Information

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