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title: "Language Services Lot 2: Secondary Spoken Interpreting"
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# Language Services Lot 2: Secondary Spoken Interpreting

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0cf8589-1666-47d1-941e-21b0a3aede7c

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## Summary

This contracting process relates to the Ministry of Justice's procurement of language services under Lot 2, specifically focusing on secondary spoken interpreting services. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and has reached the award stage, with Translate UK Limited identified as the supplier. The service covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including London, Wales, and Scotland. The procurement falls under the services category and is classified under CPV code 79540000 for interpretation services. The tender process ended on 28th November 2024, and the contract period will commence on 5th October 2026, lasting until 4th October 2028, with potential extensions reaching up to 2033.

This contract, valued at £17,900,000, presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the interpreting services industry, specifically targeting those capable of providing face-to-face and video interpreting. SMEs are considered suitable for this tender, making it an attractive prospect for businesses of this scale seeking to expand their client base with a prestigious government contract. Given the vast geographical coverage and long contract period, established companies with a robust infrastructure in language services would be well-positioned to benefit from this awarding of business. A proactive approach in language service delivery can lead to significant business growth and increased market presence in various regions throughout the UK.

## Notice

The provision of spoken language interpreting including face to face, and video interpreting services. The interpreter in all cases must convert the spoken language from one language to another enabling listeners and speakers to understand each other. Additional information: This contract has 5 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/1f898748-8849-437b-ba22-9564fa34d4c4 |
| 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 | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,900,000 |
| 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 | TRANSLATE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 16:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f898748-8849-437b-ba22-9564fa34d4c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f898748-8849-437b-ba22-9564fa34d4c4
  13th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/489ad944-041e-4b3f-8fbc-8a89fce573cf
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