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

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Jun 2026 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

Bridgend County Borough Council has completed a procurement process for "Q923/25 – The Provision of Language Services (Collaboration Agreement with WITS)." The contract, categorised under the services industry, specifically involves translation services. Located in Bridgend, Wales (UKL17), this procurement was achieved through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition. The procurement commenced with an award stage on 3rd June 2026 and includes a contractual period from 16th June 2026 to 5th May 2027. The collaboration involves Cardiff Council - WITS as the supplier, and the contract is valued at £100,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in language and translation services, particularly those capable of collaborating with government bodies. The contract value of £120,000, inclusive of gross amount, indicates a substantial engagement that could enhance a firm's portfolio and market presence. Perfect for established businesses like large-scale service providers, the collaboration requires adherence to Welsh devolved regulations, allowing companies to tap into and expand within the UK public sector market.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06acd1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052505-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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