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Q923/25 - The Provision of Language Services (Collaboration Agreement with WITS)

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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16 Jun 2026 at 14:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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03 Jun 2026 at 15:48

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bridgend County Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of language services through a collaboration agreement with Cardiff Council - WITS. The contract, identified as Q923/25, was awarded on 16th June 2026 and will remain active until 5th May 2027. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically translation services, and is located in the United Kingdom's UKL17 region. Conducted as a direct procurement method described as below threshold without competition, the contract was valued at £120,000 gross (£100,000 net), with Cardiff Council - WITS serving as the supplier. The process adhered to Welsh devolved regulations and was concluded at the award and contract stages.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in language and translation services. Businesses that offer large-scale services and have the capacity to fulfil public sector contracts would find this opportunity worthwhile. As the contract was awarded without competition, it emphasises the importance of forming strategic collaborations or partnerships with local councils to gain a competitive edge in securing such tenders. Companies in the translation industry that can demonstrate the ability to provide comprehensive services within set timelines might be well-suited for future similar opportunities offered by public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Q923/25 - The Provision of Language Services (Collaboration Agreement with WITS)

Notice Description

A collaboration agreement with WITS for the provision of Language Services to Bridgend County Borough Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06acd1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056747-2026
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
Large

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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2026 - 5 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGEND
Postcode
CF31 4WB
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Bridgend Central
Westminster Constituency
Bridgend

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARDIFF COUNCIL - WITS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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