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title: "Language Services Lot 3: Visual and Tactile Communications"
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# Language Services Lot 3: Visual and Tactile Communications

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a008ed69-efd6-4d10-b751-751c5e1a9290

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## Summary

The procurement process for Language Services Lot 3: Visual and Tactile Communications has been concluded with an award issued by the Ministry of Justice. The contract, valued at £10,900,000, facilitates services including face-to-face and video interpreting for Deaf, Deafblind, and individuals requiring support. The procurement falls under the Interpretation services category, with CPV classification 79540000, and will cover regions throughout the United Kingdom, including Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The contract is set to commence on 5th October 2026 and conclude on 4th October 2030. Utilised through an open procedure, it concluded the tendering period on 28th November 2024.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the interpretation service sector, especially those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aligning with procurement goals for accessibility enhancement. Businesses adept in delivering visual and tactile communication services, particularly those offering innovative solutions for the Deaf and Deafblind communities, are ideal candidates for engaging in similar future opportunities. The awarding of this contract to Clarion Interpreting Limited showcases the demand for specialised interpreting services and suggests a promising field for service providers looking to expand their market presence within government contracts.

## Notice

The provision of Visual and Tactile Communications including face to face, and video interpreting services. This Lot will enable communication to take place between Deaf, Deafblind and others requiring support. Additional information: This contract has 3 years optional extensions with a final end date of 2033.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d99ede97-7681-45f1-be33-3b58b267bf6b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,900,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLARION INTERPRETING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d99ede97-7681-45f1-be33-3b58b267bf6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d99ede97-7681-45f1-be33-3b58b267bf6b
  13th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ccd2e9d8-24b7-4112-8fa2-66eed642fe66
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