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title: "Welsh Translation Services (CF)"
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buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)"
published: "2018-03-08"
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# Welsh Translation Services (CF)

Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bde2926-2363-44cc-8e95-384c30a25bd1

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## Summary

The public procurement process, initiated by The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), sought suppliers for Welsh Translation Services, classified under the translation services category (CPV: 79530000). The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method, with the tender period concluding on 25 September 2017. The contract, awarded to Cymen on 30 November 2017, is effective from 1 December 2017 and extends until 30 November 2022. The primary operational region for this contract is Wales, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in translation services, particularly those that can provide high-quality Welsh language capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts, especially those with a focus on bilingual communication and related linguistic services. Companies adept in both written translation and simultaneous interpretation could find themselves in an advantageous position to win similar tenders as demand grows for Welsh language services within the public sector.

## Notice

The BBC is looking for a supplier to provide Welsh translation services for letters, reports, documents, policies, recruitment notices and legal documents. The majority of this work will be written translation from English to Welsh and Welsh to English but there may also be an ad-hoc requirement for simultaneous translation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d56f7d0-4fc0-4f7e-b32d-46efc4017207 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| 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 | THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) |
| Locality | CAERDYDD/CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF5 2YQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Llandaff |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff West |
| 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

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2018 at 08:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d56f7d0-4fc0-4f7e-b32d-46efc4017207

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d56f7d0-4fc0-4f7e-b32d-46efc4017207
  8th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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