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title: "Translation and accessible formats, UK Covid-19 Inquiry"
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# Translation and accessible formats, UK Covid-19 Inquiry

Buyer: GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6b6c313-0d31-461a-8d5b-20c7591843ce

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## Summary

The procurement process for the UK Covid-19 Inquiry has reached the Award Update stage, overseen by the Government Commercial Agency and involving the translation and preparation of accessible formats. As this procurement is classified under translation services, the contract encompasses the provision of in-person interpreters at legal hearings, translation of written materials, and the creation of accessible formats like British Sign Language videos and Easy Read documents. The procurement method is selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract value set at £300,000. Initially starting on 22 May 2023, the contract currently extends until 30 April 2027, covering delivery across the United Kingdom, including regions such as Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and other individual territories like Guernsey and Jersey. Notable extension options have been triggered in March 2024, April 2025, and again in April 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in translation and accessibility services. While suitability criteria indicate a non-preference for SMEs and VCSEs, larger firms or those capable of handling substantial volume and complexity in translation services will find this contract fitting. Companies with extensive experience in providing legal interpretation and document translation can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio, especially given the broad geographical coverage required. Collaborating with the Crown Commercial Service, involved parties can anticipate sustained engagement in enhancing public accessibility and catering to diverse linguistic needs amidst ongoing inquiry processes.

## Notice

The UK Covid-19 Inquiry required a supplier to deliver translations and accessible formats. This includes providing in-person interpreters at legal hearings, translating written material, and producing accessible formats such as British Sign Language videos and Easy Read documents 27.03.24 - An extension option has been triggered with new end date updated in this Contract Notice 29.04.25 - An extension option has been triggered with new end date updated in this Contract Notice 20.04.26 - An extension option has been triggered with new end date updated in this Contract Notice Additional information: 27.03.2024 customer has triggered the optional one year extension and there is no change to contract value. 29.04.25 - An extension option has been triggered with new end date updated in this Contract Notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed08eb2c-c42e-4f85-a990-0bb46f240186 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2023 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY |
| Additional buyers | 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 | 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 | D A LANGUAGES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 09:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed08eb2c-c42e-4f85-a990-0bb46f240186
- 29 Apr 2025 at 10:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed08eb2c-c42e-4f85-a990-0bb46f240186
- 27 Mar 2024 at 15:01 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed08eb2c-c42e-4f85-a990-0bb46f240186
- 27 Mar 2024 at 14:56 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed08eb2c-c42e-4f85-a990-0bb46f240186
- 14 Jun 2023 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed08eb2c-c42e-4f85-a990-0bb46f240186

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed08eb2c-c42e-4f85-a990-0bb46f240186
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89314739-0f03-4c32-b3f9-2269dd7abaca
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e3e4d365-034f-42e5-82f1-20275533decb
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/add10b75-41a4-4161-971d-469dd72ef4f6
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6f6aa68f-a741-44a3-95db-db3416669ce6
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b3226d9e-bb18-415d-84b2-4c6b9edd14dd

## Notice URLs

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

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