---
title: "Provision of BSL Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054f32"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND"
published: "2025-06-18"
---

# Provision of BSL Services

Buyer: SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054f32

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Social Work England, a central government public authority located in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The contract titled "Provision of BSL Services" involves the industry category of translation services, specifically focused on British Sign Language services for Fitness to Practise reports. This procurement is at the award stage with a direct method, conducted below the threshold without competition. The contract is valued at £50,000, and it is scheduled to commence on 1st July 2025, continuing through to 15th July 2025. Key milestones include a scheduled signature date on 18th June 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in translation services. SMEs like MARTEN WALSH CHERER LIMITED, the supplier chosen for award, are well-suited to compete in similar contracting processes. The bespoke nature and specialised requirements of this tender highlight the growing demand for niche service providers, encouraging businesses focusing on languages and accessibility services to leverage their expertise and expand their networks within governmental contracts.

## Notice

Provision of BSL services for Fitness to Practise reports. A provision of PS50,000 has been made for this requirement due to bespoke/specialist services needed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033385-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 15 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S3 8JY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARTEN WALSH CHERER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2025 at 14:09 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033385-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033385-2025
  18th June 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://martenwalshcherer.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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