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title: "Language Services"
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# Language Services

Buyer: BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf262919-5fda-4c56-99ea-5a7902330fc1

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## Summary

The British Transport Police invites tenders for a Language Services Contract under the CPV category of Judicial Services, aimed at providing comprehensive language solutions, including interpretation and translation services. The procurement method employed is selective, with this call-off contract awarded to a single supplier, THEBIGWORD, covering the contract period from 29 April 2021 to 28 April 2022. The tender was published on 21 July 2021, following a contract value of £265,791 and a minimum value of £138,529.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in language services, particularly those offering face-to-face interpretation, telephone services, and British Sign Language solutions. Companies that can provide versatile language support across England, Scotland, and Wales, particularly small and medium enterprises, may find this contract especially appealing for expansion and growth within the public sector.

## Notice

BTP seeks to establish a Language Services Contract and appoint a single supplier to provide a tailored, end to end solution for all language service requirements: * Face to Face Interpretation Services * Translation/Transcription services * Telephone Interpretation Services * British Sign Language * Video/Remote Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a20d972-e759-491d-8056-4f6b683311e1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2021 - 28 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £265,791 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £138,529 |
| 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 | BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 9LN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Camden Town |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THEBIGWORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75231000 - Judicial services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2021 at 18:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a20d972-e759-491d-8056-4f6b683311e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a20d972-e759-491d-8056-4f6b683311e1
  21st July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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