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title: "CP2635-25 Translation & Interpretation Services"
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# CP2635-25 Translation & Interpretation Services

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f52e7fb-53e6-4a91-ba45-6497be130a2e

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## Summary

Devon County Council, along with Torbay Council, has completed the award stage for the procurement process involving CP2635-25 Translation & Interpretation Services. The councils sought a sole supplier via further competition under the CCS framework RM6302 Language Services Lot 1 National Managed Service. The procurement aims to secure language services, covering both interpretation and translation. The contract, valued at £760,000, will span from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028, with services delivered across England. The procurement's award went to Absolute Interpreting & Translations Ltd, a supplier classified as an SME, with the award valued at £462,984.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in language services, particularly those offering robust translation and interpretation capabilities. SMEs and VCSEs are accepted, fostering diverse participation and potentially benefiting a wide array of business models focused on language solutions. The procurement method outlined under the CCS framework suggests a streamlined approach aimed at engaging competent suppliers familiar with national managed services. This is ideal for language service providers seeking to expand their footprint and secure government contracts in England.

## Notice

Devon County Council (DCC) and Torbay Council (TC) require a sole Supplier to provide Language Services. This tender is being conducted using a further competition under CCS framework RM6302 Language Services Lot 1 National Managed Service. All suppliers on Lot 1 are invited to bid for this procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b168210-d0f6-43db-a179-cebedac56996 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £760,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £462,984 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABSOLUTE INTERPRETING & TRANSLATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b168210-d0f6-43db-a179-cebedac56996

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b168210-d0f6-43db-a179-cebedac56996
  18th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.devon.gov.uk

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