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title: "Language Services"
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# Language Services

Buyer: THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040ace

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## Summary

The public procurement process spearheaded by the Minister for the Cabinet Office, acting through the Crown Commercial Service, involves a significant contract titled "Language Services" valued at £250 million. This procurement represents a comprehensive framework for interpretation services across the United Kingdom and overseas, arranged into five distinct lots. The procurement is in the award phase as of May 2025, addressing the main procurement category of services, specifically focusing on interpretation services as classified under CPV 79540000. The contract runs as a framework agreement, initiated through an open procedure, ensuring broad competition and transparency. The contract covers comprehensive language service components such as translation, transcription, and various interpreting services, requiring a Cyber Essentials certification due to central government involvement in handling personal information.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses capable of providing high-quality language services at competitive prices. Companies proficient in translation, interpreting, transcription, and professional support services are well-positioned to participate. The procurement process attracts a diverse range of businesses, including small to medium enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by a high number of SME bids in related lots. Successful suppliers are expected to demonstrate flexibility and aptitude in delivering tailored services that meet diverse government and public sector requirements, thereby allowing businesses to expand their service offerings and strengthen their portfolio through government contracts. Thus, firms with robust capabilities in language services, compliance with Cyber Essentials, and the flexibility to operate on a national or international scale are ideal candidates for this contract opportunity.

## Notice

The Crown Commercial Service (the Authority) has established a comprehensive Framework Contract for Language Services, encompassing the following key components: Translation Services Transcription, Stenography and Recording Services Telephone Interpreting Spoken and Visual Video Interpreting Services Spoken and Visual Face-to-Face Interpreting Services The Framework Contract was structured into 5 Lots, with Lot 5 requiring overseas requirements to be met.

### Lot Information

National Managed Service

This lot encompasses the provision of a comprehensive Managed Service across the United Kingdom. Suppliers selected for Lot 1 must deliver a flexible solution, allowing the Buyer to call off one, some, or all services. The services, provided by Suppliers awarded to Lot 1, should cover advisory services, administrative support, and efficient business processes, tailored to meet the diverse language service requirements of the Buyer. Spoken and Visual Translation, Transcription, Stenography, Recording and Support Services Spoken Telephone and Spoken and Visual Video Interpreting Spoken and Visual Face to Face Interpreting Additional information: Lot 1 - National Managed Service = 21 places

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 3 years, with an option to extend for a further period of twelve (12) months. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations

Translation and Supporting Services

The provision of Translation and Support Services throughout the United Kingdom. Translation: The conversion of written documents into another language as text. Support Services: Additional services which include documentation formatting and file recreation. Please note that this Lot would not support any visual or tactile requirements such as Braille or In-vision BSL, refer to Lot 4 for these services. Additional information: Lot 2 - Translation and Supporting Services = 22 places

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 3 years, with an option to extend for a further period of twelve (12) months. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations

Transcription, Stenography and Recording Services

This lot entails the provision of Transcription, Stenography and Recording Services throughout the United Kingdom. These included: Transcription Services: The conversion of recorded speech into a written format, delivered remotely or onsite. Recording Services: In person or remote recording and logging servicing. Stenography Services: The provision of Stenographers to take dictation using either shorthand notation or a stenotype machine, then later transcribe their notes into formal documents/records either remotely or onsite Additional information: Lot 3 - Transcription, Stenography and Recording Services = 14 places

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 3 years, with an option to extend for a further period of twelve (12) months. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations

Visual Interpreting Services

This Lot facilitated communication for the Deaf, Deafblind, and others requiring support through the following services: Interpreting Services: The provision of face to face and remote (VRS/VRI) interpreting services. Translation Services: The provision of visual translation services, including BSL invision, braille and other visual/tactile translation services. Transcription Services: The provision of subtitling and or captioning services. Additional information: Lot 4 - Visual Interpreting Services = 12 places

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 3 years, with an option to extend for us to extend for a further period of twelve (12) months. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations

Overseas and UK Interpreting Services

This Lot facilitated the provision of Spoken Face to Face Interpreting Services throughout the United Kingdom and Overseas. Suppliers awarded to this Lot are expected to deliver tailored solutions covering advisory services, administrative support, and efficient business processes to ensure effective delivery of services within the UK and Overseas. Additional information: Lot 5 - Overseas and UK Interpreting Services = 11 places

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 3 years, with an option to extend for a further period of twelve (12) months. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027809-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Award date | 6 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £250,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Additional buyers | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SEE CONTRACTS FINDER NOTICE FOR FULL SUPPLIER LIST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 32232000 - Video-conferencing equipment
- 32353000 - Sound recordings
- 48521000 - Music or sound editing software package
- 48740000 - Foreign language translation software package
- 64211000 - Public-telephone services
- 72212740 - Foreign language translation software development services
- 75230000 - Justice services
- 79510000 - Telephone-answering services
- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services
- 79551000 - Typing services
- 79552000 - Word-processing services
- 79821100 - Proofreading services
- 79822300 - Typesetting services
- 79822500 - Graphic design services

## Release History

- 27 May 2025 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027809-2025
- 6 May 2025 at 10:43 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019032-2025
- 19 Sep 2024 at 12:08 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030003-2024
- 21 Aug 2024 at 13:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026674-2024
- 10 Oct 2023 at 14:59 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029869-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5fc164308414b23ba1723a668fed241_gl=1*1ljcgoc*_ga*NTM0MDU2NjA2LjE3MTkyMjMxNzE.*_ga_SK4BZ95L7T*MTc0NTQ5MzU0NS4zMDcuMS4xNzQ1NDkzNTY3LjAuMC4w
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5ec2a2d-5b62-4a01-8ce7-49c3e58d5a93
- https://www.gov.uk/ccs
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

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