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title: "Request for Information for the Provision of Welsh Language Translation Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dcfd"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES"
published: "2025-02-07"
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# Request for Information for the Provision of Welsh Language Translation Software

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dcfd

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## Summary

The University of South Wales is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Request for Information for the Provision of Welsh Language Translation Software." This process falls under the services category and involves foreign language translation software development services. It is planned to support the Welsh Language Unit of the University by automating translation and administrative processes, facilitating English to Welsh and Welsh to English translations, and including proofreading capabilities. Interested suppliers are invited to download and complete the RFI document, available through contacting Gemma Selway, and return it by Wednesday, 26th February 2025. The procurement process aims to gather information by the future notice date of 1st April 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with expertise in translation memory software and higher education services. Companies that can offer robust solutions for automating and managing translation workflows will find this tender particularly relevant. The procurement process is inclusive of GPA (Government Procurement Agreement) coverage, suggesting international competition is allowed. This opportunity allows businesses to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure future contracts with a well-established educational institution.

## Notice

The University's Welsh Language Unit are seeking information from potential suppliers to provide a translation memory software system.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University's Welsh Language Unit are seeking information from potential suppliers to provide a translation memory software system to support the work of its Translation Unit. The solution will need to provide English to Welsh and Welsh to English translation and will have proof reading capabilities. In addition, the University is interested in a solution that can automate the administrative processes associated with delivering a busy translation service, such as the management of translation requests. Interested suppliers are invited to download the RFI document, complete the questionnaire, and return it by Wednesday 26th February to gemma.selway@southwales.ac.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004251-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 SOUTH WALES |
| Locality | PONTYPRIDD |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF37 1DL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Treforest |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48740000 - Foreign language translation software package
- 72212740 - Foreign language translation software development services
- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2025 at 16:54 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004251-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=148034
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0315
- https://www.southwales.ac.uk/

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