--- title: "British Sign Language and Interpretation Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bfe1f779-3e8c-4b95-bd91-6dcfc11abb92" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bfe1f779-3e8c-4b95-bd91-6dcfc11abb92" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bfe1f779-3e8c-4b95-bd91-6dcfc11abb92.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bfe1f779-3e8c-4b95-bd91-6dcfc11abb92.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)" published: "2025-08-27" --- # British Sign Language and Interpretation Services Buyer: OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bfe1f779-3e8c-4b95-bd91-6dcfc11abb92 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bfe1f779-3e8c-4b95-bd91-6dcfc11abb92) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bfe1f779-3e8c-4b95-bd91-6dcfc11abb92.json) ## Summary The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is inviting bids for the provision of British Sign Language and interpretation services. This procurement process is at the tender stage and falls under the interpretation services industry, with a focus on training-film and video-tape production. The contract will primarily service the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 27th August 2025, with a closing deadline for submissions on 2nd October 2025. The contract, initially set for a two-year call-off arrangement, will commence on 5th January 2026 and conclude on 4th January 2028. The open procedure procurement method is utilised here, with a maximum estimated value of £50,000, encouraging participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This tender offers substantial growth potential for businesses involved in the creation of video content and interpretation services, especially those with expertise in educational or government communication projects. Companies that can produce BSL versions of governmental and educational communications for a student audience will find a valuable opportunity here. Additionally, the chance for other central Government departments, like the Department for Education, to commission similar work via the call-off contract can expand a supplier's reach and client portfolio. Businesses well-versed in delivering nuanced and accessible content, particularly SMEs, will be well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice We are looking for Bidders interested in bidding for the contract for British Sign Language (BSL) translation requirements, including consultations and other information relating to exams and assessments. Ofqual is seeking a supplier who will be able to produce, as and when needed, specified Ofqual communications in British Sign Language (BSL). Since 2020, we have produced BSL versions of a number of documents aimed at a student audience. Previous examples include the Student Guide to post-16 qualification results that was published in summer 2020, and the series of videos supporting the first consultation on GCSE BSL assessment arrangements. We intend to produce similar types of videos in 2025 and future years, and are looking to appoint a supplier for 2 years in the first instance, on a call-off contract. Other central Government departments, such as The Department for Education, may also choose to commission similar work via this call-off contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e74cdadd-4f55-4e73-9a04-4d32f38ca136 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL) | | Locality | COVENTRY | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV1 2GN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry | | Local authority | Coventry | | Electoral ward | St Michael's | | Westminster constituency | Coventry South | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 32354500 - Video films - 79540000 - Interpretation services - 92111100 - Training-film and video-tape production ## Release History - 27 Aug 2025 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e74cdadd-4f55-4e73-9a04-4d32f38ca136 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e74cdadd-4f55-4e73-9a04-4d32f38ca136 27th August 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG170188 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://ofqual.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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