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title: "The Provision of Language Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ea85"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE"
published: "2025-11-27"
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# The Provision of Language Services

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ea85

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire has completed a procurement process under the award and contract stages for "The Provision of Language Services." This procurement falls within the services category, specifically focusing on translation services, and covers areas across multiple UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement utilised a limited method, involving an award procedure without a prior call for competition, resulting in a contract award to D A LANGUAGES LIMITED with a value of £1,642,083.33. The contract was signed on 31st August 2025 and supports the provision of comprehensive language services including face-to-face, telephone, BSL, and video interpreting available 24/7 throughout the year.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in language and translation services by offering a platform for growth and expansion into public sector collaborations. Companies that are capable of providing a diverse range of interpretation services, including remote and in-person options, would be well-suited to compete in such opportunities. Additionally, businesses with the capability to manage services across numerous regions in the UK could benefit greatly, capitalising on the demand for reliable and accessible language solutions for public service organisations.

## Notice

The Contractor shall provide a managed service covering: Face to face interpreter services Telephone Interpreter Services BSL interpreter services (face to face and remote) Video Interpreting (Spoken and Non-Spoken) Written Translation/Transcription and proof-reading services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contractor shall provide a managed service covering: Face to face interpreter services Telephone Interpreter Services BSL interpreter services (face to face and remote) Video Interpreting (Spoken and Non-Spoken) Written Translation/Transcription and proof-reading services Face to Face, Telephone, BSL and Video Interpretation Services shall be available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Options: The Authority and the Language Service Provider may, by mutual agreement, extend the duration of the Call-Off Contract. Provided that the total term does not exceed eighty-four (84) months, the end date being 30th September 2032, as permitted under the DPS Agreement.

### Procurement Information

This further competition was a collaboration procurement exercise based on the National Language Service Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Lot 6 - Managed Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077848-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,642,083 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | D A LANGUAGES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2025 at 16:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077848-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.leics.police.uk/

## Provenance

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