Award

The Provision of Language Services

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE

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Award

27 Nov 2025 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire has completed a procurement process under the award and contract stages for "The Provision of Language Services." This procurement falls within the services category, specifically focusing on translation services, and covers areas across multiple UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement utilised a limited method, involving an award procedure without a prior call for competition, resulting in a contract award to D A LANGUAGES LIMITED with a value of £1,642,083.33. The contract was signed on 31st August 2025 and supports the provision of comprehensive language services including face-to-face, telephone, BSL, and video interpreting available 24/7 throughout the year.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in language and translation services by offering a platform for growth and expansion into public sector collaborations. Companies that are capable of providing a diverse range of interpretation services, including remote and in-person options, would be well-suited to compete in such opportunities. Additionally, businesses with the capability to manage services across numerous regions in the UK could benefit greatly, capitalising on the demand for reliable and accessible language solutions for public service organisations.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Language Services

Notice Description

The Contractor shall provide a managed service covering: Face to face interpreter services Telephone Interpreter Services BSL interpreter services (face to face and remote) Video Interpreting (Spoken and Non-Spoken) Written Translation/Transcription and proof-reading services

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contractor shall provide a managed service covering: Face to face interpreter services Telephone Interpreter Services BSL interpreter services (face to face and remote) Video Interpreting (Spoken and Non-Spoken) Written Translation/Transcription and proof-reading services Face to Face, Telephone, BSL and Video Interpretation Services shall be available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Options: The Authority and the Language Service Provider may, by mutual agreement, extend the duration of the Call-Off Contract. Provided that the total term does not exceed eighty-four (84) months, the end date being 30th September 2032, as permitted under the DPS Agreement.

Procurement Information

This further competition was a collaboration procurement exercise based on the National Language Service Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Lot 6 - Managed Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea85
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077848-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,642,083 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE
Contact Name
Simran Gill
Contact Email
simran.gill@leics.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 2BX
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D A LANGUAGES

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