--- title: "GMC2211 Welsh Language Translation Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05277a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05277a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05277a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05277a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)" published: "2025-09-12" --- # GMC2211 Welsh Language Translation Services Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05277a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05277a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05277a.json) ## Summary The General Medical Council (GMC), located in Manchester, UK, has recently concluded the procurement process for the "GMC2211 Welsh Language Translation Services" contract. This tender, categorised under translation services, involves the translation of written and oral communications between English and Welsh to comply with Welsh Language Standards. The procurement was conducted using an open competition method below the threshold, aimed at ensuring a high-quality service. The contract award was signed on 11th September 2025 and is active for a period ending 11th September 2028, with possibilities for extensions until 2030. The supplier, Cymen, based in Caernarfon, was chosen following a competitive bidding process with the contract value set at £150,000 gross. The planning phase included market engagement meetings to assess feasibility and gather feedback on service requirements. This procurement offers significant opportunities for organisations specialising in language services, particularly those with expertise in technical medical and legal language translation. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that focus on delivering accurate and reliable translation services may find such contracts invaluable for growth due to the recurring and increasingly diverse demand for language services, especially in the public sector. The nature of the contract also allows for future extensions, providing stable, long-term business opportunities. With open competition as the procurement method, it encourages participation from a wide range of bidders, enhancing the opportunity for SMEs to compete successfully. ## Notice Translation of written and oral communications into Welsh and from Welsh to English ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The contract can be extended for two periods of twelve months. Totally a 24 month extension overall if enacted . ### Planning Information We held virtual MS Teams meetings with three Welsh based organisations and two national based Welsh Translation Service providers. During these meetings we reviewed our previously published specification to gage feedback on market conditions for feasibility of our service requirements. We reviewed what services were on the market that we could utilise as part of the contract, how translation services were adapting to neurodiversity and disability and any considerations we could draw from, if our requirement could be delivered in an alternative way and how in-house and freelance translators were utilised. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056356-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | 6 Jun 2025 | | Award date | 20 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | 11 Sep 2025 - 11 Sep 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £125,000 | | Lots value | £125,000 | | Awards value | £125,000 | | Contracts value | £125,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M3 3AW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CYMEN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79530000 - Translation services ## Release History - 12 Sep 2025 at 15:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056356-2025 - 22 Aug 2025 at 11:42 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050868-2025 - 6 Jun 2025 at 10:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030509-2025 - 28 May 2025 at 08:21 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027930-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056356-2025 12th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050868-2025 22nd August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030509-2025 6th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027930-2025 28th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=601881 Annex A - Commercial Pricing Table - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=601882 GMC2211 - GMC Terms and Conditions - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=601883 GMC2211 - Security Questionnaire - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=601885 Guide to submitting a tender - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=601886 GMC2211 Invitation To Tender - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=601888 Raising concerns policy ## Notice URLs - http://www.gmc-uk.org - 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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