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title: "Language & Interpretation Services"
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# Language & Interpretation Services

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24c158ed-741a-4e29-9e8a-feac378af514

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Language & Interpretation Services" contract was led by the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills, aiming to provide translation and interpretation services within the regions of England and Wales in the United Kingdom. This contract was awarded following a competitive process under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM 6141, specifically through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, awarded to DA Languages, commenced on 1st November 2023 and will run until 31st October 2027, with an amended contract value of £216,000 as of June 2025. The procurement stage is complete, with the notice last updated on 13th June 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in language services. Companies within the translation and interpretation industry can benefit from engaging with public sector organisations through framework agreements, enhancing their portfolios and expanding their regional operations in the UK. This contract underscores the importance of leveraging established frameworks for steady and sustainable business development, making it suitable for firms with the capability to deliver high-quality language services across diverse regions.

## Notice

This Contract is for the provision of Translation and Interpretation Services and was awarded following a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM 6141 (Language Services, Lot 1). The awarded value was amended to PS216,000 in June 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/955a2fa9-dc6b-4042-8ca2-5b6991eeb93c |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £216,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £216,000 |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS |
| Additional buyers | OFSTED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| 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), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DA LANGUAGES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2025 at 15:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/955a2fa9-dc6b-4042-8ca2-5b6991eeb93c
- 8 May 2025 at 15:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/955a2fa9-dc6b-4042-8ca2-5b6991eeb93c
- 8 May 2024 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/955a2fa9-dc6b-4042-8ca2-5b6991eeb93c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/955a2fa9-dc6b-4042-8ca2-5b6991eeb93c
  13th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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