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title: "Mapping Qualifications and Translation Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0655b4"
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published: "2026-02-17"
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# Mapping Qualifications and Translation Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0655b4

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## Summary

The Department for Business & Trade has completed a public procurement process titled "Mapping Qualifications and Translation Services". This contract falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services, focusing particularly on comparing UK engineering and architectural qualifications with those required in Spain and Poland. The final deliverable is a report with comprehensive mapping tables and visuals. The process is now in the Award stage, following a direct procurement method conducted below the competition threshold. The contract, valued at £20,865, commenced on 16th February 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2026, affecting regions in the United Kingdom and Spain.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in regulatory alignment and international education standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in producing detailed analytical reports and dealing with cross-border qualification recognition are well-suited for such opportunities. This procurement aids in fostering growth by positioning these businesses as strategic partners to central government agencies like the Department for Business & Trade.

## Notice

DBT require a mapping report that compares UK engineering and architectural qualifications with the requirements in Spain and Poland. The report should assess the feasibility of achieving regulatory alignment. The primary deliverable will be a comprehensive written report summarising the recognition routes, complete with mapping tables and relevant visuals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014174-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,865 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECCTIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 10:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014174-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014174-2026
  17th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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