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COV - Language Interpretation & Translation Services

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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07 May 2026 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Coventry City Council for "COV - Language Interpretation & Translation Services" is categorised under IT services, focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This process was conducted through a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The tender was identified as "COV - 25403" and primarily targeted the UKG33 region. Notably, the award stage has been completed, with the contract being signed on 5th May 2026. The contract value amounts to £55,000. Coventry City Council acted as the buyer and "The Language Shop Limited" was selected as the supplier, indicating the successful completion of the award process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the language interpretation and translation services sector, particularly those capable of delivering IT-related services such as consulting and software support. Although the process was managed through a limited procedure, understanding the procurement method and rationale can help similar businesses prepare for future opportunities by aligning their offerings with potential government requirements. Larger enterprises like "The Language Shop Limited," with a capacity to handle regional contracts, stand to benefit from such opportunities, enabling them to expand their portfolio and establish a presence in public sector services.

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Notice Title

COV - Language Interpretation & Translation Services

Notice Description

Provision of Language Interpretation & Translation Services

Procurement Information

Call off Interpretation & Translation Services Lot 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069344
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041884-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20261 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG33 Coventry

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE LANGUAGE SHOP

Further Information

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