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Translation Services

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

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14 Jan 2026 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Translation Services" was orchestrated by the Student Loans Company, a central government public authority located in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The procurement was categorised under the services industry, specifically targeting translation services. This contract, awarded on the 6th of January 2026, involves the provision of translation services in English, Welsh, and occasionally Irish Gaelic, to support the company's operational communications. The process employed a limited procurement method due to its below threshold nature, resulting in a contract with Bla Translation Ltd. The contracting period commenced on the 7th of January 2026 and is scheduled to expire on the 6th of January 2028, with the possibility of two 12-month extensions if performance and budget conditions are met. The total gross value of the contract is £144,000.

This contract presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in translation services, particularly those experienced in multilingual communication and public sector compliance. Engagement in this type of contract can enhance a business's profile by showcasing its capability to handle precise and official correspondences, thereby fostering growth through strengthened relationships with government bodies. Suppliers like Bla Translation Ltd, with expertise in handling detailed language translation projects, align well with the scope of this procurement, ensuring that communications vital for the Student Loans Company's efficiency are effectively managed. Businesses looking to engage in similar contracts should be prepared to deliver high-quality language services within stipulated timelines and standards.

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Notice Title

Translation Services

Notice Description

Provision of translation (English to Welsh, Welsh to English, and occasionally English to Irish Gaelic) to support key customer communications leading to applications on time to support the wider business operations of SLC. Translation extends to all information and guidance on a range of channels, planned business as usual and reactive including system correspondence and operational communications To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1006305381

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06055b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002963-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2026 - 6 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STUDENT LOANS COMPANY
Contact Name
Susan Butcher
Contact Email
susan_butcher@slc.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G5 8DF
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLA TRANSLATION

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