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Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Services

Southend-on-Sea City Council

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jul 2026 at 12:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

13 Apr 2026 at 11:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

04 Mar 2026 at 16:46

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

26 Sep 2025 at 15:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

14 Mar 2025 at 12:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council, a sub-central government public authority, has concluded an open procedure procurement process for Interpretation, Translation, and Transcription Services. The contract, valued at £924,000 including extensions, was awarded to DCVS Trading Ltd. The service encompasses a range of offerings such as face-to-face, telephone, and video interpreting (including British Sign Language) and written translations. This procurement, located in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, falls under the services category with a strategic renewal possibility. The contract period is from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, followed by a potential extension period up to 31st March 2032, depending on demand and performance. The award date was 7th July 2026, and the procurement stage is completed, highlighting the council's commitment to accessibility for diverse communication needs.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the language services industry, particularly those specialising in comprehensive interpretation and translation solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in multilingual communication and modern technology for on-demand interpretive services are well-suited to compete. The contract's focus on high-quality services offers room for innovative approaches, enhancing business portfolios and enabling providers to expand their market presence. Additionally, the regular monitoring of service quality and the potential for contract renewal emphasise the opportunity for sustained business growth for adept suppliers who can meet the council's diverse and dynamic service requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Services

Notice Description

Please note another notice was published on 13th April 2026 with an incorrect value for this service, this notice supersedes that and the Estimated Total Contract Value (including extensions) is PS924,000. A single provider to deliver a fully managed Translation, Interpretation and Transcription Service, together will ancillary services required. Services include: Face to Face Interpreting Telephone Interpreting (pre-booked and on-demand) Video Interpreting (pre-booked and on-demand) Written Translations (Audio transcripts including subtitles, proofreading, certification, and notary) BSL Interpreting BSL Translation Estimated Total Contract Value (including extensions): PS924k

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: For a period of up to 3 years (subject to contract review and budget availability).

Planning Information

A survey will be issued to those to express an interest to be part of the market engagement for the Interpretation and Translation services. This will be issued via email using Microsoft Forms.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ed49
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063615-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£924,924,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
5 May 2025Expired
Award Date
4 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-09-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Southend-on-Sea City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Postcode Area
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DCVS TRADING LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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