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BSL and Relay Translator for Court Ordered Family Contact

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Aug 2025 at 11:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has successfully completed a direct procurement process for the provision of British Sign Language and Relay Translation services tailored for court-ordered family contact, under the title "BSL and Relay Translator for Court Ordered Family Contact." This contract, classified under the services industry, was awarded without a competitive process as it fell below the threshold. The location for the service delivery is specified in the UKF22 region, United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 5th August 2024 and is set to conclude on 4th September 2025. The contract holds a gross value of £43,000.

This tender presents growth opportunities notably for businesses specialised in language translation services, especially those offering British Sign Language and interpretation solutions. An SME, such as UK Linguistic Services Limited, which has been awarded the contract, illustrates the suitability for small to medium-sized enterprises skilled in this domain to seek similar opportunities. Such contracts provide a platform for businesses to expand their service portfolio within the public sector, enhancing their credibility through involvement in government projects. Additionally, organisations that are adept in delivering tailored and niche language services may find this sector particularly advantageous for diversification and market growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BSL and Relay Translator for Court Ordered Family Contact

Notice Description

British Sign Language translation service to support communication with a family as ordered by the court.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058f42
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051930-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2024 - 4 Sep 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commissioning.support@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK LINGUISTIC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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