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title: "Provision of Interpretation and Translation Services for the Omagh Bombing Inqui"
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# Provision of Interpretation and Translation Services for the Omagh Bombing Inqui

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1205151-cbc9-47eb-8f41-079a75e4154a

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service contracting the "Provision of Interpretation and Translation Services for the Omagh Bombing Inquiry". This service falls under the industry category of Interpretation Services, classified under CPV code 79540000. The geographical focus is Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The procurement utilised a selective method by calling off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is at the award phase as of 6 January 2026, with Language Empire Limited being awarded the contract valued at £240,000. The contract period spans from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2029.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses specialising in interpretation and translation services, particularly those capable of meeting the requirements of sensitive inquiries. Larger businesses with the necessary resources and relevant expertise are well-suited to compete in similar tenders, despite the current contract not being suited for SMEs or VCSEs. The structured framework agreement approach indicates consistent demand and potential long-term collaboration for companies establishing a competitive edge in the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of Interpretation and Translation Services for the Omagh Bombing Inquiry

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/637cd59e-afe7-4026-a90b-246f21fd0cd0 |
| 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 | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LANGUAGE EMPIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2026 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/637cd59e-afe7-4026-a90b-246f21fd0cd0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/637cd59e-afe7-4026-a90b-246f21fd0cd0
  6th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d7c8db5-d8f5-48d9-ad5b-623528677a2a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e9880e0-a286-45c7-ad1a-f777897b4399

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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