---
title: "Request for Information (RFI) Questionnaire"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d6cdcec8-691a-400a-b811-203a82386857"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d6cdcec8-691a-400a-b811-203a82386857"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6cdcec8-691a-400a-b811-203a82386857.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6cdcec8-691a-400a-b811-203a82386857.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2025-03-18"
---

# Request for Information (RFI) Questionnaire

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6cdcec8-691a-400a-b811-203a82386857

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d6cdcec8-691a-400a-b811-203a82386857)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6cdcec8-691a-400a-b811-203a82386857.json)

## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is initiating early market engagement for a new contract aimed at procuring Language Services across various regions in the United Kingdom, including Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and multiple regions in England. The contract, titled "Request for Information (RFI) Questionnaire," is currently in the planning stage. Interested suppliers are requested to submit a completed RFI questionnaire by 26th March 2025. The procurement falls under the translation and interpretation services industry category.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services to expand their market presence, particularly SMEs and VCSEs. By participating in the early engagement process, suppliers have the chance to influence the scope and direction of the services required, thereby aligning their offerings to meet the DWP's needs effectively. The detailed RFI process encourages constructive feedback and insights, facilitating a competitive edge for businesses with expertise in these areas.

## Notice

We are conducting early market engagement as we are looking to devise the scope of the new DWP contract for Language Services. We are looking toward suppliers in this market to help inform our decision making and would appreciate your views and insight on the services we are looking to procure. We are requesting that suppliers in this market complete a Request for Information (RFI) questionnaire and return it to us via. Jaggaer on 26th March 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53db5ee3-4109-4694-b5ea-524cfd20cf5d |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2025 at 10:44 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53db5ee3-4109-4694-b5ea-524cfd20cf5d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53db5ee3-4109-4694-b5ea-524cfd20cf5d
  18th March 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/19bd8494-986b-459a-9e15-01d0e4a11117
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8295953b-6130-487d-b4b8-c74f97999eb6
  n/a

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d6cdcec8-691a-400a-b811-203a82386857. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6cdcec8-691a-400a-b811-203a82386857.json.