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04 Aug 2026 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for British Sign Language Interpretation Services by the University of Worcester has been completed, with Complete Communication Services Ltd awarded the contract. This procurement falls under the industry category of interpretation services, specifically involving public authority at a sub-central government level. The procurement was executed through a direct procurement method, below threshold and without competition, indicating an expeditive approach to the process. The contract period spanned from 1st September 2025 to 31st January 2026, with services delivered in the Worcester region (UKG12) of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in interpretation services, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to partner with academic institutions. The direct procurement model highlights the demand for specialised services that require prompt delivery and expertise without extensive competition. Companies similar to Complete Communication Services Ltd, which already have a foothold in the interpretation sector, might find similar opportunities in negotiating contracts of this nature to expand their partnership networks and enhance their service portfolios within higher education and public sector institutions.

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Notice Title

BSL Interpretation Services

Notice Description

British Sign Language Interpretation Services for student

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06db0a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073631-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,162 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPLETE COMMUNICATION SERVICES

Further Information

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