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Provision of BSL Services

SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND

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18 Jun 2025 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Social Work England, a central government public authority located in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The contract titled "Provision of BSL Services" involves the industry category of translation services, specifically focused on British Sign Language services for Fitness to Practise reports. This procurement is at the award stage with a direct method, conducted below the threshold without competition. The contract is valued at £50,000, and it is scheduled to commence on 1st July 2025, continuing through to 15th July 2025. Key milestones include a scheduled signature date on 18th June 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in translation services. SMEs like MARTEN WALSH CHERER LIMITED, the supplier chosen for award, are well-suited to compete in similar contracting processes. The bespoke nature and specialised requirements of this tender highlight the growing demand for niche service providers, encouraging businesses focusing on languages and accessibility services to leverage their expertise and expand their networks within governmental contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of BSL Services

Notice Description

Provision of BSL services for Fitness to Practise reports. A provision of PS50,000 has been made for this requirement due to bespoke/specialist services needed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054f32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033385-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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

79530000 - Translation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 15 Jul 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.team@socialworkengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S3 8JY
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARTEN WALSH CHERER

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