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Live British Sign Language Interpretation Contract

MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE

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02 Apr 2026 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Money and Pensions Service, located in Bedford, UK, has completed a procurement process for a Live British Sign Language Interpretation contract. This process falls under the services industry category, specifically translation services, with the procurement classified under CPV code 79530000. The tender was initiated without prior publication, suggesting a limited procurement method for a project classified as Route 3 undrethreshold. The contract, awarded to Sign Solutions, an SME based in Redditch, UK, is active and was signed on 9th February 2026, with a contract value of £120,000. This procurement, associated with the delivery region UKH24, highlights a tailored need for professional interpretation services.

This contract, focusing on British Sign Language Interpretation, offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in translation services to engage in providing crucial services for the public sector. Companies with expertise in interpretation, particularly those well-versed in sign language, can leverage this opportunity to expand within the public services domain, enhancing social inclusion and accessibility. This tender, while limited in nature and not open for general competition, underscores the importance of specialized service providers in fostering business growth and capturing niche markets. Organisations looking to compete in future similar procurements should ensure high expertise, quality service delivery, and familiarity with streamlined procurement processes for optimal engagement and sustainability.

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Notice Title

Live British Sign Language Interpretation Contract

Notice Description

Live British Sign Language Interpretation

Lot Information

Lot 1

Live British Sign Language Interpretation. Additional information: Price per quality point used

Procurement Information

Route 3 undrethreshold

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031034-2026
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
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
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20261 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
MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AB
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
TLH24 Bedford

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIGN SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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