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title: "Translation Services Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c250"
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# Translation Services Framework Agreement

Buyer: CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c250

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## Summary

The Translation Services Framework Agreement, procured by Cardiff Metropolitan University, focuses on the provision of high-quality translation and simultaneous interpretation services. This ongoing procurement process is currently at the active tender stage, inviting bidders to participate in an open procedure. The industry's focus is Translation Services, classified under CPV code 79530000, with services identified for locations in Cardiff, UKL22. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 29th January 2025 with contract periods slated to commence on 1st March 2025 and run through 28th February 2027. A framework agreement will encapsulate several lots, including Written Translation from English into Welsh, Simultaneous Interpretation, and Multilingual Translation Services.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses skilled in translation and interpretation. With a generous contract value of GBP 300,000, the framework is designed to include a maximum of 18 participants, encouraging SMEs that are members of professional translation bodies, such as the Association of Welsh Translators and Interpreters, to compete. Given the open procurement method, electronic submissions are welcomed, making it accessible for numerous businesses to partake and secure a position in providing specialised language services. Participants can expect evaluation based on a weighted award criterion prioritising quality over cost, providing an excellent platform for expert vendors to leverage their competencies and expand their service offerings.

## Notice

The University has awarded a Framework Agreement with a small number of suitably skilled and experienced translators to provide high-quality translation and simultaneous interpretation services. The Framework will cover the supply of the following services: Lot 1 - Written Translation from English into Welsh Lot 2 - Simultaneous Interpretation from English into Welsh

### Lot Information

Written Translation from English into Welsh

This lot is for the translation of written documents from English into Welsh.

Renewal: Up to 2 years in yearly increments

Simultaneous Interpretation from English into Welsh

This lot for the provision of simultaneous interpretation services from English into Welsh.

Renewal: Up to 2 years in yearly increments

Multilingual Translation Services

This lot is for the provision of multilingual written translation services.

Renewal: Up to 2 years in yearly increments

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052597-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £260,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF5 2YB |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Llandaff |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff West |
| Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | ALAW HUGHES; ATEBOL CYFYNGEDIG; BILINGUAL CARDIFF - CARDIFF COUNCIL; BLA TRANSLATION; CYMEN CYFYNGEDIG; GWEN LLOYD AUBREY; TESTUN CYF; TROSOL; TRYWYDD CYFYNGEDIG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2025 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052597-2025
- 4 Dec 2024 at 16:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039126-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/procurement/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffmet/aspx/Home
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0259

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