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title: "Language Services 2026-2031"
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# Language Services 2026-2031

Buyer: Lancashire Constabulary  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5082aee-53bc-4d03-8978-2a8be7495df5

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## Summary

Lancashire Constabulary procured a managed language services service covering translation and interpretation. The requirement is intended to support the constabulary’s operational and public-facing work, with delivery in the North West of England. Translation services are the main category of work (CPV 79530000), with interpretation services also included (CPV 79540000). The procurement is for services rather than goods or construction, and the scope is organised as a single requirement. Businesses relevant to this opportunity include language service providers able to manage translation and interpretation through a coordinated service model for a public-sector policing organisation.

The procurement has been completed and awarded. Lancashire Constabulary used a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender submission deadline was 20 May 2026 at 12:00. The contract was awarded to D A Languages International Ltd on 10 August 2026 for £1,764,361.25 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract period runs from 15 November 2026 to 14 November 2031. The award is active. The process was evaluated through the framework call-off route; the available procurement record identifies the service scope and method but does not set out separate quality or price weightings.

This award demonstrates sustained demand from Lancashire Constabulary for a coordinated language service covering both written translation and spoken interpretation in the North West. A credible future competitor would need to provide both capabilities, manage them as one reliable service, and maintain sufficient operational capacity for a long-running policing requirement. Relevant strengths include dependable allocation of qualified linguists and interpreters, quality assurance across different languages and formats, responsive handling of urgent requests, and robust service management, reporting and customer support. The opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises, so specialist providers and collaborative teams may be well placed to compete when this requirement next reaches the market.

## Notice

Language Services - provision of a managed service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/702e6e2a-6969-4a27-8298-2a2d9a9a3dac |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2026 - 14 Nov 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,764,361 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,764,361 |
| 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 | Lancashire Constabulary |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Postcode area | Preston |
| Postcode | PR4 5SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | D A LANGUAGES INTERNATIONAL LTD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2026 at 12:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/702e6e2a-6969-4a27-8298-2a2d9a9a3dac
- 13 Aug 2026 at 12:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/702e6e2a-6969-4a27-8298-2a2d9a9a3dac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/702e6e2a-6969-4a27-8298-2a2d9a9a3dac
  13th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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