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title: "Interpretation and Translation Services - Further Competition from ESPO Language Services 402_24 Framework Agreement Lot 1 Managed Service for Language Services"
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# Interpretation and Translation Services - Further Competition from ESPO Language Services 402_24 Framework Agreement Lot 1 Managed Service for Language Services

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96fc15ac-4faa-4f4b-8cb3-497a46251448

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## Summary

Staffordshire County Council has completed the award stage of a procurement process entitled "Interpretation and Translation Services - Further Competition from ESPO Language Services 402_24 Framework Agreement Lot 1 Managed Service for Language Services." The contract is intended for interpretation and translation services across various formats and languages, specifically for services not provided in-house. The procurement, valued at £1,200,000, falls under the CPV industry category 79540000 (Interpretation services) and is set to operate under a call-off from a framework agreement with a selective procurement method. The services will be available throughout the West Midlands region from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2030, following the tender period which ended on 4th December 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialized in language services, particularly those capable of managing comprehensive interpretation and translation needs, including face-to-face, video, and telephone interpretations, as well as document translations. With DA Languages Limited t/a Dals identified as the supplier, large-scale service providers in the language sector are well-suited to capitalise on similar opportunities. The contract's scope demands robust operational capacity to meet the diverse needs of Staffordshire County Council across its various directorates, making it a significant project for businesses aiming to expand their service delivery in public sector engagements.

## Notice

Staffordshire County Council (SCC) seeks to appoint a managed service provider for interpretation and translation services for a variety of different languages. Services required are as below: * Face to face interpretation * Video face to face interpretation * Telephone interpretation * Document translation This contract is required for services which cannot be provided in-house and will be available to all Directorates/Departments within Staffordshire County Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e2d4210-2858-4336-bdf1-945c0fade7b0 |
| 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 | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2LP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DA LANGUAGES LIMITED T/A DALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e2d4210-2858-4336-bdf1-945c0fade7b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e2d4210-2858-4336-bdf1-945c0fade7b0
  8th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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