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title: "Language Services Lot 4: Quality and Assurance"
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# Language Services Lot 4: Quality and Assurance

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6f7267c-24f4-48bb-9a4d-5023abcb498a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Language Services Lot 4: Quality and Assurance" has been completed. The buying organisation, the Ministry of Justice, located at 102 Petty France, London, has awarded this contract, valued at £12,900,000, to The Language Shop Limited. This award pertains to the provision of quality and assurance services across various Language Services contracts, aligning with the services category under education and training (CPV code 80000000). The contract, which was formally awarded on 19th January 2026, will run from 5th October 2026 until 4th October 2030, with potential extensions reaching until 2033. The procurement followed an open procedure and was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), covering delivery in multiple regions across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in language services, particularly those focused on assuring quality and processes. With a substantial contract value and wide regional delivery across the UK, SMEs in the education and training sector can experience growth by participating in similar future tenders. The Ministry of Justice’s commitment to maintaining high standards in language services opens doors for innovative companies to demonstrate their expertise in quality assurance and fulfilment of service excellence criteria. Such contracts are well-suited for enterprises that prioritise developing robust systems and methodologies for service delivery across diverse geographic locations.

## Notice

The provision of Quality and Assurance of all Language Services contracts. This provision enables assurance in process and quality for the other Language Services Lots. Additional information: This contract has 3 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/6f8b9a04-8af0-4a20-890a-fa1690f28b64 |
| 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 | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,900,000 |
| 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 | THE LANGUAGE SHOP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 16:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f8b9a04-8af0-4a20-890a-fa1690f28b64

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f8b9a04-8af0-4a20-890a-fa1690f28b64
  13th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0c90c6e9-fcee-44ab-b26a-90adad9fbd51
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