--- title: "Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Translation, transcription, interpretation and other related servicesDynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Translation, transcription, interpretation and other related services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0a13ba8a-6092-47d6-8fa6-26f33fa00dd2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0a13ba8a-6092-47d6-8fa6-26f33fa00dd2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0a13ba8a-6092-47d6-8fa6-26f33fa00dd2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0a13ba8a-6092-47d6-8fa6-26f33fa00dd2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2025-01-29" --- # Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Translation, transcription, interpretation and other related servicesDynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Translation, transcription, interpretation and other related services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a13ba8a-6092-47d6-8fa6-26f33fa00dd2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0a13ba8a-6092-47d6-8fa6-26f33fa00dd2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0a13ba8a-6092-47d6-8fa6-26f33fa00dd2.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is in the planning stage for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of translation, transcription, interpretation, and related services, with a planned start on 1 June 2025 and an end date of 31 May 2029. This DPS is classified under the CPV codes for translation and interpretation services (79530000 and 79540000). The procurement process will be open and above the threshold, with an estimated budget of £170,000 and a minimum value of £100,000. The procurement process is intended for service delivery in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. Interested parties should note that the DPS will be reviewed annually and could be divided into four indicative lots: translation, transcription, sign language, and interpreter services. The notice for this opportunity is scheduled to be published by 30 April 2025. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in language services, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage with the needs of a major academic institution. By joining the DPS, businesses can secure a steady stream of work over a four-year period, subject to annual reviews and potential lot adjustments. Companies proficient in translation, transcription, sign language interpretation, and general interpreting services are well-positioned to benefit from this procurement, which offers a significant financial opportunity and long-term collaboration with the University of Sheffield. ## Notice The University of Sheffield are looking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Translation, transcription, interpretation and other related services. The DPS will potentially be split into four lots: Lot 1: Translation Lot 2: Transcription Lot 3: Sign language Lot 4: Interpreter Please note the lots listed above are purely indicative at this stage and could be subject to change when this Procurement exercise becomes an active opportunity. The DPS will last for four years in total, beginning 2025 and ending in 2029, with an annual review on each anniversary of the DPS. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e326908-ad97-465e-aa97-a2ad9068cb01 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Apr 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £170,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S10 2TN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79530000 - Translation services - 79540000 - Interpretation services ## Release History - 29 Jan 2025 at 17:51 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e326908-ad97-465e-aa97-a2ad9068cb01 - 28 Jan 2025 at 14:48 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e326908-ad97-465e-aa97-a2ad9068cb01 - 28 Jan 2025 at 14:36 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e326908-ad97-465e-aa97-a2ad9068cb01 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e326908-ad97-465e-aa97-a2ad9068cb01 29th January 2025 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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