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Provision of Translation and Transcription services

SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND

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24 Oct 2025 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Provision of Translation and Transcription services" has been completed by Social Work England, a central government public authority based in Sheffield, UK. The contract, valued at £90,000, is awarded to MARTEN WALSH CHERER LIMITED and is categorised under services in the translation and interpretation industry. This procurement follows a direct method under the threshold, executed without competition. The contract period begins on 27th October 2025 and ends on 1st July 2026, with services delivered electronically across the UK.

This tender presents an exceptional opportunity for businesses specialising in translation and transcription services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in servicing public sector clients. The contract facilitates a steady workflow for approximately nine months, enabling growth and portfolio diversification for the chosen supplier. Firms in the translation industry seeking to establish or expand their presence within public sector frameworks stand to benefit significantly from such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Translation and Transcription services

Notice Description

To provide Translation and Transcription services to Social Work England for our Fitness to Practise cases. Value is PS90,000 and services will be supplied electronically.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d39e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068301-2025
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

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 1 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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
tenders@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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