Award

Welsh Language Services

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jul 2025 at 10:53

Tender

02 May 2025 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has concluded a procurement process titled "Welsh Language Services," aimed at establishing a framework agreement with a single supplier for translation, interpreting, and transcription services. The project falls under the services industry category, specifically translation and interpretation services, and targets the United Kingdom, particularly in the UKL region. This procurement utilised an open, below-threshold competition method and has now entered the award stage. The contract was awarded to Cymen Cyfryngedig on 7th July 2025, with services commencing on 14th July 2025 and extending initially until 13th July 2026, with an option for a further 12-month extension. The gross contract value is estimated at £35,000.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in language services, notably those skilled in Welsh language capabilities. SMEs and other entities with proficiency in translation and interpretation can gain from competitive procurement processes like this one. As the contract allows for a one-year renewal, successful suppliers can foster long-term partnerships with public sector organisations. Additionally, the structure of the framework agreement, with pre-determined rates, provides financial predictability and stability, making it an attractive endeavour for firms looking to expand their market presence within public sector services.

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Notice Title

Welsh Language Services

Notice Description

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is looking to set up a framework agreement with a single supplier for the provision of Welsh translation, interpreting and transcription services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial 12 month term with the option to extend by a further 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050c4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038890-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£29,166 Under £100K
Lots Value
£29,166 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,166 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementhelpdesk@equalityhumanrights.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M4 3AQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CYMEN CYFYNGEDIG

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