--- title: "Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ed49" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ed49" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ed49.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ed49.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-13" --- # Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Services Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ed49 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ed49) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ed49.json) ## Summary Southend-on-Sea City Council has completed the procurement process for Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Services, with DCVS TRADING LTD awarded the contract. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure under the authority's sub-central government classification. The services to be provided include face-to-face interpreting, telephone and video interpreting, written translations, and British Sign Language (BSL) interpreting and translation. The contract, with a total estimated value of £924k (including possible extensions), commenced on 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2029, with an option to extend for up to three additional years contingent on demand and performance. The procurement process, initiated as a tender with a submission deadline on 31st October 2025, reached its award phase by April 2026. This contract presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), particularly those specialising in linguistic services across diverse and multicultural settings. Businesses specialising in translation and interpretation, especially those equipped to handle British Sign Language, can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and reach. Given Southend-on-Sea’s diverse population, service providers can expect robust engagement in delivering accessible communication solutions to public sector clients, thereby solidifying their market presence and enhancing service offerings. Companies that excel in providing comprehensive, agile, and responsive linguistic services will find this contract particularly advantageous for growth. ## Notice A single provider to deliver a fully managed Translation, Interpretation and Transcription Service, together will ancillary services required. Services include: Face to Face Interpreting Telephone Interpreting (pre-booked and on-demand) Video Interpreting (pre-booked and on-demand) Written Translations (Audio transcripts including subtitles, proofreading, certification, and notary) BSL Interpreting BSL Translation Estimated Total Contract Value (including extensions): PS924k ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: For a period of up to 3 years (subject to contract review and budget availability). ### Planning Information A survey will be issued to those to express an interest to be part of the market engagement for the Interpretation and Translation services. This will be issued via email using Microsoft Forms. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033212-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | 5 May 2025 | | Award date | 4 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | 2031-09-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,700,000 | | Lots value | £1,700,000 | | Awards value | £1,700,000 | | Contracts value | £924,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | | Post town | Southend-on-Sea | | Postcode | SS2 6FA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea | | Local authority | Southend-on-Sea | | Electoral ward | Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford | | Delivery location | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DCVS TRADING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79530000 - Translation services - 79540000 - Interpretation services ## Release History - 13 Apr 2026 at 10:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033212-2026 - 4 Mar 2026 at 16:46 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019674-2026 - 26 Sep 2025 at 14:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060267-2025 - 14 Mar 2025 at 12:54 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009431-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033212-2026 13th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019674-2026 4th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060267-2025 26th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009431-2025 14th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.hertsinterpreting.org - https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/ - https://southend.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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