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24 Jul 2026 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust, a sub-central government public authority located in Bebington, Wirral, United Kingdom, recently completed a procurement process for language translation services. The procurement process, initiated as a tender under the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, was concluded with an award on 24th July 2026. The contract, titled "Language translation," was awarded to D A LANGUAGES LIMITED based in Manchester. This direct procurement method was conducted below the threshold without competition, and services are expected to be delivered across the UK. The contract was activated on 20th July 2026 with a gross value of £34,234.25.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the language services sector, particularly those specialising in interpreting and translation software development. Companies capable of providing comprehensive translation solutions stand to benefit significantly from such government contracts, enabling business growth and expansion within public sector markets. Established language service providers, particularly those with experience in serving large-scale public institutions, would find this contract and similar future opportunities fitting to their capabilities and growth strategies.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Language translation

Notice Description

interpreting Language translation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d2e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070125-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48740000 - Foreign language translation software package

72212740 - Foreign language translation software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,528 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 20 Jul 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CLATTERBRIDGE CANCER CENTRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEBINGTON, WIRRAL
Postcode
CH63 4JY
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Clatterbridge
Westminster Constituency
Wirral West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D A LANGUAGES

Further Information

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