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Mapping Qualifications and Translation Services

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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17 Feb 2026 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade has completed a public procurement process titled "Mapping Qualifications and Translation Services". This contract falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services, focusing particularly on comparing UK engineering and architectural qualifications with those required in Spain and Poland. The final deliverable is a report with comprehensive mapping tables and visuals. The process is now in the Award stage, following a direct procurement method conducted below the competition threshold. The contract, valued at £20,865, commenced on 16th February 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2026, affecting regions in the United Kingdom and Spain.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in regulatory alignment and international education standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in producing detailed analytical reports and dealing with cross-border qualification recognition are well-suited for such opportunities. This procurement aids in fostering growth by positioning these businesses as strategic partners to central government agencies like the Department for Business & Trade.

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Notice Title

Mapping Qualifications and Translation Services

Notice Description

DBT require a mapping report that compares UK engineering and architectural qualifications with the requirements in Spain and Poland. The report should assess the feasibility of achieving regulatory alignment. The primary deliverable will be a comprehensive written report summarising the recognition routes, complete with mapping tables and relevant visuals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014174-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,865 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialresearchandconsultancy@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECCTIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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