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title: "Language Services - British Sign Language Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f354fc24-6198-470c-933b-5f45d44d729a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE POLICE"
published: "2017-04-06"
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# Language Services - British Sign Language Service

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f354fc24-6198-470c-933b-5f45d44d729a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Staffordshire Police, which is seeking Language Services specifically for British Sign Language. This contract falls within the services category, classified under Translation and Interpretation services. The procurement was completed on 2nd December 2016, marking the end of the tender period, and the contract commenced on 1st April 2017, extending until 31st March 2021. The service will be delivered across East Midlands and West Midlands in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in language services, particularly those offering British Sign Language capabilities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate and could find this contract particularly appealing if they possess the requisite skills and resources to deliver high-quality language interpretation services. Engaging in this contract could help these businesses expand their reach and forge valuable relationships within the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of language services - British Sign Language Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd1d138f-aa2a-430a-9a44-116f5ddff39b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE POLICE |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST18 0YY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Milwich |
| Westminster constituency | Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CINTRA LANGUAGE SERVICES GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2017 at 10:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd1d138f-aa2a-430a-9a44-116f5ddff39b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd1d138f-aa2a-430a-9a44-116f5ddff39b
  6th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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