Award

Welsh Language Translation Services / Gwasanaeth Cyfieithu Iaith Gymraeg

THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Sep 2025 at 08:54

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Planning

16 Apr 2024 at 16:13

S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process undertaken by The Electoral Commission pertains to Welsh Language Translation Services, covering the translation of written text from English to Welsh and vice versa. The procurement category is services, with CPV classification 79530000 for translation services. The contract is linked to the location of London, where The Electoral Commission is based, with the award having been finalised as of 3rd September 2025. The procurement process was initiated as a tender, and it is currently in the award stage, having been signed on 4th July 2025. This opportunity attracted a total of 6 bids, resulting in a contract awarded to Bla Translation Ltd, located in Llangefni.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in translation services, especially those with capabilities in bilingual English and Welsh translation. Firms that possess experience in delivering accurate and culturally sensitive translation services could find advantageous prospects in similar tenders. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate efficiency in managing translation projects for official purposes may enhance their track record and credentials by pursuing similar procurement opportunities with governmental agencies like The Electoral Commission.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Welsh Language Translation Services / Gwasanaeth Cyfieithu Iaith Gymraeg

Notice Description

Translation of written text from English to Welsh and Welsh to English

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-140732
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=140732
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION
Contact Name
Paul Stringer
Contact Email
pstringer@electoralcommission.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 207270698

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1Y 8YZ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLA TRANSLATION

Further Information

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