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title: "EHRC 2526-01 Welsh Language Services"
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buyer: "EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION"
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# EHRC 2526-01 Welsh Language Services

Buyer: EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-200e2e63-cf7e-417e-8a00-027be974ea9d

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## Summary

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), headquartered in Manchester, has completed a procurement process for the EHRC 2526-01 Welsh Language Services contract. The contract entails establishing a framework agreement with a single supplier to provide Welsh translation, interpreting, and transcription services, with a geographical focus on Wales, UK. This procurement, categorised under business services, specifically pertains to interpretation and translation services. Procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 30 May 2025. The contract was awarded on 7 July 2025 to Cymen, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), with the contract period running from 14 July 2025 to 13 July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in language services and those keen on establishing a foothold in the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those locally based or with expertise in bilingual or multilingual service provision, are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. The framework agreement structure allows the successful supplier to establish a long-term relationship with the EHRC, potentially leading to future opportunities and enhanced business growth within the public contracts sector.

## Notice

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is looking to set up a framework agreement with a single supplier for the provision of Welsh translation, interpreting and transcription services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c913f50-c0f8-4675-821f-a8ff8525c840 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M4 3AQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2025 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c913f50-c0f8-4675-821f-a8ff8525c840
- 2 May 2025 at 12:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fedbfadc-5a42-45f3-8aa4-7bc02b9e72d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c913f50-c0f8-4675-821f-a8ff8525c840
  10th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fedbfadc-5a42-45f3-8aa4-7bc02b9e72d6
  2nd May 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=08032c5e-5227-f011-8136-005056b64545&p=c71c7101-720a-e711-80dd-005056b64545
  Apply using link

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