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title: "Provision of Language Services"
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# Provision of Language Services

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c4fc93e-e1de-4eec-840e-fe1019f66861

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## Summary

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO), located in Newport, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of Language Services." This contract, classified under the industry category of translation and interpretation services, was managed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage has advanced to the award phase, with the contract awarded on 5th January 2026 and formal notice published on 21st January 2026. The contract, valued at £387,400, covers a period from 5th January 2026 to 4th January 2028, and is aimed at fulfilling all of IPO's language needs including translation, interpretation (spoken and British Sign Language), and transcriptions. 

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in language services, particularly those capable of providing a comprehensive, managed service. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to engage, as the contract highlights suitability for such businesses. Companies with expertise in translation and interpretation will find it advantageous to compete in this tender due to the demand for a varied scope of language services. With the successful bidder being D A LANGUAGES LIMITED, also an SME, this tender underscores the potential for similar enterprises to secure significant contracts, fostering growth and expanding service offerings within the public sector.

## Notice

A fully managed service for all IPO's language needs including translation, Interpretation (both spoken and British Sign Language) & transcriptions (including stenography and real time transcription)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ea481fa-016e-4d6e-a5f3-3ed9322a4863 |
| 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 | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £387,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £387,400 |
| 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 | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | D A LANGUAGES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 16:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ea481fa-016e-4d6e-a5f3-3ed9322a4863

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ea481fa-016e-4d6e-a5f3-3ed9322a4863
  21st January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/804dadef-b1b7-4d4a-a936-238ceff73601
  C4012 RM6302-Framework-Schedule_Order-Form_&_Schedules (REDACTED)

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