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title: "Contract for the provision of Mid to Long Term Translation Services"
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# Contract for the provision of Mid to Long Term Translation Services

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3fc5c079-f73b-485e-8018-a2a4439cff62

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for the provision of Mid to Long Term Translation Services," specifically within the translation services industry (CPV 79530000) alongside interpretation services (CPV 79540000). The procurement method was a direct, single tender action below the threshold, highlighting a more streamlined process. This contract required the provision of translation and interpretation services remotely, fulfilling needs through telephone and video call formats. The tender was associated with the location of postal code NE98 1XY. The tender period concluded on 1st October 2025, and the contract period has been active since 20th October 2025, running until 19th October 2026. The award was published on 31st October 2025, with Wessex Translations Limited securing the contract valued at £100,000 GBP.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for SMEs like Wessex Translations Limited, which was successful in obtaining the contract, to enhance business growth by diversifying their service offerings to include interpretation alongside traditional translation services. Such opportunities are particularly suitable for businesses specialising in language services that can effectively operate remotely, making use of telephone and video communication methods. Enterprises seeking to expand into the public sector and possess capabilities in handling various types of translation and interpretation demands should find this contract type advantageous for business expansion.

## Notice

IBCA has an ongoing requirement for a managed language services provider for the provision of translation and interpretation services remotely to claimants. This service will require to be fulfilled via telephone (spoken telephone and spoken visual video), The services include Translation of written documents such as medical records.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cb4874d-2302-4bb2-85db-caedafb7d251 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AS |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WESSEX TRANSLATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2025 at 15:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cb4874d-2302-4bb2-85db-caedafb7d251

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cb4874d-2302-4bb2-85db-caedafb7d251
  31st October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/73cf6a45-f644-41dc-8748-bf5e034d02fe

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