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title: "Translation and Language Services"
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# Translation and Language Services

Buyer: WAKEFIELD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e25d1fc9-dbe8-4e4f-a6a0-776ee1cc7712

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## Summary

Wakefield Council has completed the tender process and awarded a contract for "Translation and Language Services" under the CCS Language Services RM6141 Framework. This selective procurement method involves a call-off from a framework agreement, with the awarded contract to Language Empire Limited. Valued at GBP 1,000,000, the contract began on 18 October 2024 and will run until 17 October 2026, with an option to extend for two additional 12-month periods. The service delivery is focused in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, with the procurement category classified under CPV 79530000 (Translation services). The key deadline for the tender period was 19 June 2024, and the award was officially published on 13 November 2024.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses engaged in providing translation services, particularly larger organisations with significant capacity to manage extensive service commitments. The nature of the framework agreement suggests potential for ongoing work subject to performance, creating long-term business prospects. Enterprises able to deliver high-quality translation services and meet Wakefield Council's specific regional needs within Yorkshire and the Humber would be well-suited to compete for future similar tenders. Additionally, firms with established infrastructure and resource management capabilities would benefit from aligning with the procurement requirements of such significant public contracts.

## Notice

Call off from CCS Language Services RM6141 Framework. Option to extend contract for 2 x 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f36ec334-c4de-4d37-92be-6b9f76793119 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2024 - 17 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | WAKEFIELD COUNCIL |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF1 2EB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wakefield North |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## 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

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2024 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f36ec334-c4de-4d37-92be-6b9f76793119

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f36ec334-c4de-4d37-92be-6b9f76793119
  13th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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