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Translation Services Framework Agreement

Cardiff Metropolitan University

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Aug 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

04 Dec 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Metropolitan University has completed the procurement process for a Translation Services Framework Agreement, involving written translation and simultaneous interpretation from English into Welsh. This open procedure, classified under the education sector, took place in Cardiff, within the UKL22 region. The procurement, now in the award stage as of 29th August 2025, saw contracts signed with various suppliers on 11th June 2025. The framework agreement divided the services into two lots: Lot 1 for written translation, awarded to ATEBOL CYFYNGEDIG and several others, and Lot 2 for simultaneous interpretation, awarded similarly to diverse suppliers. The initial tender was initiated in December 2024, and the total value of contracts awarded amounted to £260,000.

This framework presents outstanding opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) skilled in translation and interpretation services. Given the emphasis on quality (70% of the award criteria) and cost (30%), businesses adept in delivering high-calibre translation at competitive prices are well-placed to benefit. Suppliers such as ATEBOL CYFYNGEDIG and Bilingual Cardiff have already been shortlisted, exemplifying the potential success for local businesses in building a foothold in the public sector under Cardiff Metropolitan University's contracting policies. The ongoing demand for bilingual communication services aligns with Welsh government's objectives, encouraging further growth for businesses proficient in English and Welsh language offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Translation Services Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The University has awarded a Framework Agreement with a small number of suitably skilled and experienced translators to provide high-quality translation and simultaneous interpretation services. The Framework will cover the supply of the following services: Lot 1 - Written Translation from English into Welsh Lot 2 - Simultaneous Interpretation from English into Welsh

Lot Information

Written Translation from English into Welsh

This lot is for the translation of written documents from English into Welsh.

Renewal: Up to 2 years in yearly increments

Simultaneous Interpretation from English into Welsh

This lot for the provision of simultaneous interpretation services from English into Welsh.

Renewal: Up to 2 years in yearly increments

Multilingual Translation Services

This lot is for the provision of multilingual written translation services.

Renewal: Up to 2 years in yearly increments

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-146432
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146432
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79530000 - Translation services

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF5 2YB
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Llandaff
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

ATEBOL CYFYNGEDIG

Alaw Hughes

Bilingual Cardiff - Cardiff Council

Bla Translation Ltd

CYMEN CYFYNGEDIG

Gwen Lloyd Aubrey

TROSOL LTD.

TRYWYDD CYFYNGEDIG

Testun Cyf

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495408
    Translation Services Framework Agreement - The University is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement with a small number of suitably skilled and experienced translators to provide high-quality translation and simultaneous interpretation services. The Framework will cover the supply of the following services: Lot 1 - Written Translation from English into Welsh Lot 2 - Simultaneous Interpretation from English into Welsh Lot 3 - Multilingual Written Translation
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG540096
    Translation Services Framework Agreement - The University has awarded a Framework Agreement with a small number of suitably skilled and experienced translators to provide high-quality translation and simultaneous interpretation services. The Framework will cover the supply of the following services: Lot 1 - Written Translation from English into Welsh Lot 2 - Simultaneous Interpretation from English into Welsh

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