--- title: "Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Translation, transcription, interpretation and other related services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d6c3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d6c3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d6c3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d6c3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2025-01-28" --- # Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Translation, transcription, interpretation and other related services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d6c3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d6c3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d6c3.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is planning a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of translation, transcription, interpretation, and other related services, with the procurement process currently in the planning stage. The DPS is divided into four indicative lots: Translation, Transcription, Sign Language, and Interpreter services. This system will run from 2025 to 2029, with an annual review each year on its anniversary. The procurement exercise will be conducted under the legal framework of CELEX: 32014L0024. The total estimated value for this procurement is £170,000, and the services will be primarily delivered in the UKE region. The initial notice for participation is expected on 1st June 2025. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in translation, transcription, interpretation, and sign language services. The flexible structure of the DPS, with its potential division into four lots, allows specialised firms to compete effectively in their niche areas. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality language services would be well-suited to participate, particularly those experienced in working with educational institutions. Additionally, SMEs can benefit from the recurring annual reviews, making it a promising venture for long-term collaboration and growth within this sector. ## Notice The University of Sheffield are looking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Translation, transcription, interpretation and other related services. The DPS will potentially be split into four lots: Lot 1: Translation Lot 2: Transcription Lot 3: Sign language Lot 4: Interpreter Please note the lots listed above are purely indicative at this stage and could be subject to change when this Procurement exercise becomes an active opportunity. The DPS will last for four years in total, beginning 2025 and ending in 2029, with an annual review on each anniversary of the DPS. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Translation. Additional information: Please note the lots listed above are purely indicative at this stage and could be subject to change when this Procurement exercise becomes an active opportunity. Lot 2 Transcription services. Additional information: Please note the lots listed above are purely indicative at this stage and could be subject to change when this Procurement exercise becomes an active opportunity. Lot 3 Sign Language services. Additional information: Please note the lots listed above are purely indicative at this stage and could be subject to change when this Procurement exercise becomes an active opportunity. Lot 4 Interpreter services. Additional information: Please note the lots listed above are purely indicative at this stage and could be subject to change when this Procurement exercise becomes an active opportunity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002850-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 May 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £170,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S10 2TN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79530000 - Translation services - 79540000 - Interpretation services ## Release History - 28 Jan 2025 at 15:00 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002850-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.sheffield.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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