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title: "DWP Language Services"
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# DWP Language Services

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d15eda7-5a83-4e67-9478-86035797d595

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "DWP Language Services," was conducted by the Crown Commercial Service to provide language and translation services as part of the public services industry, classified under interpretation services (CPV 79540000). This procurement was carried out through a selective method, with a total contract value of £4.4 million, and the relevant contract period commenced on 31st October 2017 and is set to end on 30th October 2019. The tender period concluded on 12th June 2017, indicating the timeframe during which interested parties could submit their bids. The services are applicable across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in language services, particularly those who can offer high-quality interpretation and translation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the tender allows for SME participation. Companies that offer innovative solutions in language services, along with a strong logistical capability to meet diverse geographical needs, can position themselves as competitive bidders in this procurement process, fostering growth in a sector that is essential for effective public service delivery.

## Notice

Language and translation services for DWP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3179b3f-7086-4622-b8ba-79e43f720b8e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2017 - 30 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,400,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THEBIGWORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2018 at 12:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3179b3f-7086-4622-b8ba-79e43f720b8e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3179b3f-7086-4622-b8ba-79e43f720b8e
  21st March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/873a5c68-aaa7-4e3b-8396-fffa0c1ab207
  Redacted 2. CCIN17A02 Framework Award Letter v2.2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/60ceb3c8-07fc-4e76-a0e4-c66a84072186
  Reddacted 2. CCIN17A02 RM1092 Fwork Order Form and Call Off

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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