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title: "Language Services for the Home Office"
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# Language Services for the Home Office

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d1d9a6c-ec1a-45d6-9648-6234ac3dbe1e

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## Summary

The Home Office has awarded a contract for Language Services, seeking to enhance communication and language provisions for itself and its Arm's Length Bodies. The procurement falls within the industry category of Translation Services, classified under CPV code 79530000, and will take effect from 29th April 2025 to 28th April 2028 across the United Kingdom. Managed by the Crown Commercial Service, the contract was procured using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a tailored procurement approach. This award, valued at £6,454,627.25 GBP, marks the transition from tender to award as of 15th May 2025.

The contract provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services, with a substantial focus on improving language support for government bodies. While it is currently suited for larger organisations, due to the scope and value of the contract, it offers potential growth prospects for businesses capable of handling extensive service delivery across the UK. Companies experienced in providing multilingual and multicultural communication solutions will find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar future opportunities emerging from the public procurement sector.

## Notice

The Buyer (Home Office) is seeking to improve provision of communication and language services to the Home Office and its Arm's Length Bodies (ALBs). Two separate contracts will be awarded for the Buyers requirements, one contract for Interpretation s

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4269d446-2e85-4137-bd4c-816ab2dc8f74 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2025 - 28 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,454,627 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,454,627 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THEBIGWORD GROUP HOLDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 15 May 2025 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4269d446-2e85-4137-bd4c-816ab2dc8f74

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4269d446-2e85-4137-bd4c-816ab2dc8f74
  15th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb3dc3aa-750c-4d11-bc72-b9e4acdd0d76

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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