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Interpretation & Translation Services

MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE

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15 Apr 2026 at 14:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Money and Pensions Service, a public law body located in Bedford, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the provision of Interpretation & Translation Services. This contract, identified as C1455 and tagged under CPV classification 79550000 for typing, word-processing, and desktop publishing services, aimed to secure booked appointments and on-demand services in the designated industry category of services. The procurement was completed through a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. Despite its completion on April 1st, 2026, one lot was cancelled. The awarded contractor is D A Languages Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Stretford, Manchester, with the contract valued at £806,166.67.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in language services, including interpretation and translation, given the demand for flexibility in providing services. Companies with expertise in processing large volumes of written word outputs, and those capable of swift deployment for on-demand services, could find this sector lucrative for future bidding. A strong foothold in the UK, particularly in the region of UKH24, could be advantageous for suppliers seeking growth through public procurement contracts. The contractual relationship with governmental bodies, such as the Money and Pensions Service, can establish credibility and open avenues for additional tender opportunities within the realm of public services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interpretation & Translation Services

Notice Description

This contract is expected to deliver booked appointments, on demand services interpretation services and translation services for written word outputs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is expected to deliver booked appointments, on demand services interpretation services and translation services for written word outputs.

Procurement Information

Call off from a CCS framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068362
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034363-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

79550000 - Typing, word-processing and desktop publishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£806,166 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

D A LANGUAGES

Further Information

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