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title: "Language Services 3 Month Contract"
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# Language Services 3 Month Contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1fef4aa8-e51d-4ca9-82dd-b0dfb00410c3

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract titled "Language Services 3 Month Contract", valued at £1,731,609, as part of a tactical extension from the CCS Language Services Framework RM6141, specifically under Lot 1 for National Managed Services. This procurement, initiated through a selective process, is classified under the industry categories of translation and interpretation services. The contract period begins on 1 January 2022 and extends until 31 March 2022, with the tender submission period concluding on 17 November 2021. The primary delivery addresses include multiple locations across the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the language services sector, particularly those specialising in translation and interpretation. Companies well-suited to participate include established firms with the capacity to fulfil large contracts and those already engaged with government frameworks. Given that this was a tactical award, businesses might find similar future opportunities as the contracting authority seeks to streamline procurement processes while leveraging skilled providers in the language services arena.

## Notice

Language Services 3 month direct award from CCS Language Services Framework RM6141 - Lot 1 - National Managed Service Additional information: This was a tactical extension to allow sufficient time for a full procurement exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8336db6-522c-4117-a1ec-aefe6d13b8ce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,731,609 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,731,609 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2021 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8336db6-522c-4117-a1ec-aefe6d13b8ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8336db6-522c-4117-a1ec-aefe6d13b8ce
  21st December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/14df2257-aeb4-4818-ba62-9d8edb0c9f4c
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