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title: "Language Services"
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published: "2020-09-14"
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# Language Services

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7de4e9ac-2164-4ba3-82f8-bc44cf0a6e54

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## Summary

Leicestershire Police, located at Force Headquarters in Leicester, is currently conducting a tender process for Language Services under a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) that commenced on 14th September 2020 and will remain active until 31st August 2027. This procurement falls under the interpretation services category, and the tendering method is selective, following a restricted procedure above the threshold. Interested suppliers are encouraged to contact Jim Bates for documentation and further engagement regarding the opportunity.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in language services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that can navigate the requirements of public procurement. The long duration of the DPS allows for sustained business engagement and growth, particularly for suppliers that can demonstrate capability in delivering interpretation services to various Police Forces and Home Office departments engaged in national security and immigration enforcement.

## Notice

Leicestershire Police are leading and awarding a language services arrangement on behalf of the following Police Forces. https://www.police.uk/forces Also included are Home Office and its Arm's Length Bodies (ALB's) including but not limited to Border Enforcement and Immigration Removal services for the purposes of national security through border and immigration enforcement. The arrangement will be a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), which will be in place for a seven year period from commencement of the DPS. The DPS commenced on 14th September 2020. However new suppliers that are interested may seek to access the DPS by completing the tender documents that are available. Suppliers should make contact with Jim Bates whose details are below. Additional information: Please note that this is a current Dynamic Purchasing System.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11928227-2ec7-4e9d-bcba-41313d35ccd2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2027 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2027 - 2 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2020 at 09:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11928227-2ec7-4e9d-bcba-41313d35ccd2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11928227-2ec7-4e9d-bcba-41313d35ccd2
  14th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.police.uk/forces

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