--- title: "Language Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9e3b6484-2bd7-4421-ba84-8d4481eadb22" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e3b6484-2bd7-4421-ba84-8d4481eadb22" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e3b6484-2bd7-4421-ba84-8d4481eadb22.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e3b6484-2bd7-4421-ba84-8d4481eadb22.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2025-05-27" --- # Language Services Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e3b6484-2bd7-4421-ba84-8d4481eadb22 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e3b6484-2bd7-4421-ba84-8d4481eadb22) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e3b6484-2bd7-4421-ba84-8d4481eadb22.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service has completed the procurement process for a substantial contract titled "Language Services" valued at £250,000,000, focusing on video-conferencing equipment and related services. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure, inviting broad participation, and concluded with the award phase on 7th May 2025. The contract will cover a period from 7th May 2025 to 8th May 2028, with services to be rendered across the United Kingdom. This framework contract was structured into five lots, including services like translation and interpreting, with some requirements extending overseas. This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating within the language services industry, particularly those offering translation, transcription, and interpreting services. Suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, the contract encourages participation from diverse business types capable of fulfilling various service components, including technology-driven solutions like foreign language translation software. As the contract supports both small and medium enterprises, businesses with innovative, scalable solutions in the translation and telecommunications sectors are well-positioned to benefit from this framework agreement. ## Notice The Crown Commercial Service (the Authority) has established a comprehensive Framework Contract for Language Services, encompassing the following key components: Translation Services Transcription, Stenography and Recording Services Telephone Interpreting Spoken and Visual Video Interpreting Services Spoken and Visual Face-to-Face Interpreting Services The Framework Contract was structured into 5 Lots, with Lot 5 requiring overseas requirements to be met. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5ec2a2d-5b62-4a01-8ce7-49c3e58d5a93 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | 11 Jul 2024 | | Award date | 6 May 2025 | | Contract period | 6 May 2025 - 8 May 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £250,000,000 | | 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 | 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 | A LIST OF SUCCESSFUL SUPPLIERS CAN BE FOUND IN THE ATTACHMENTS A | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 48 - Software package and information systems - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 32232000 - Video-conferencing equipment - 32353000 - Sound recordings - 48521000 - Music or sound editing software package - 48740000 - Foreign language translation software package - 64211000 - Public-telephone services - 72212740 - Foreign language translation software development services - 75230000 - Justice services - 79510000 - Telephone-answering services - 79530000 - Translation services - 79540000 - Interpretation services - 79551000 - Typing services - 79552000 - Word-processing services - 79821100 - Proofreading services - 79822300 - Typesetting services - 79822500 - Graphic design services ## Release History - 27 May 2025 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5ec2a2d-5b62-4a01-8ce7-49c3e58d5a93 - 25 Apr 2025 at 09:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5fc1643-0841-4b23-ba17-23a668fed241 - 19 Sep 2024 at 12:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5fc1643-0841-4b23-ba17-23a668fed241 - 21 Aug 2024 at 13:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5fc1643-0841-4b23-ba17-23a668fed241 - 10 Oct 2023 at 15:01 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c19cddd-2bb9-4269-bdc8-88b154dad73c - 2 May 2023 at 15:13 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c19cddd-2bb9-4269-bdc8-88b154dad73c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5ec2a2d-5b62-4a01-8ce7-49c3e58d5a93 27th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5fc1643-0841-4b23-ba17-23a668fed241 25th April 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c19cddd-2bb9-4269-bdc8-88b154dad73c 10th October 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af78dfeb-4126-42fd-8cf8-c41ac0151f99 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/654a8d5c-c928-475a-86e0-46b9fd391832 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d74b9de-e342-48c8-87dc-cd3022015984 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89a335fb-cc6e-471c-8203-a37ba05abd2d attachment 2a selection questionnaire - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f4634ed3-f443-42f2-a20d-c028d1ae74d0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/74e727de-7657-4f52-84d6-830a946ab7be - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f8843ae9-213f-4fe4-99c9-78395a5c2477 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/293e91dc-8ebd-4c85-9b64-6912f74ef5a5 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec98754f-a587-420e-bf5c-4b62e50ce355 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/039d1a8e-faed-44db-9aa7-6b90f8d9a278 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a975f393-4b27-47f3-b22a-011dbc1db579 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d02d1b2-5768-4038-bc45-15f2b84949f9 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee80c923-e2d7-41b6-aa8c-472cd58d905b - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/97bab2b7-e4a9-4b26-846d-780200328345 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d4a0f7ac-0441-4eef-b76f-50665be5d32a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5272e10e-7604-4509-8ed1-82175b520a97 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/50f95cee-1727-4512-ba87-94f1c86f0683 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed77e9e4-8fc0-4061-8fe3-e6da18f315a9 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d3903649-83eb-4824-b43a-42e688d103cc - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a874c39b-69fc-48e2-bf84-2eb82e92cf4f - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aa9eec15-c39d-438b-8b52-12acf85a0c07 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c119f6d-9729-4563-b97f-629f05e0c3e4 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/001ef8b0-6d91-4871-aafe-469644b74c1a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6f74ab90-c68f-4152-88f3-582f568170c2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f7e844d0-c26c-43ae-a1b0-0f811cb28596 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c94d068d-6f05-4a2e-a0d6-293f9a241e5d - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026674-2024 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32e44894-d49d-4c3d-aee7-21d4ca3eddf6 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030003-2024 Corrigendum published, with amendments to tender deadline date. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1c5c54f9-707e-47a4-b774-1b026420eca1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6560f44b-771f-49d6-b369-8492a5346bee - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/01a2e971-d18e-461e-9363-9e5b516d7cd3 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5bcedb05-4dc0-4afd-98e9-52b8c22203d9 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c7669607-40fb-4c60-9b2e-2720fb1858c0 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027809-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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