---
title: "Language Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06af18"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THURROCK COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-05"
---

# Language Services

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06af18

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## Summary

Thurrock Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Language Services," under the classification of interpretation services. This contract falls within the services category and is located in the region UKH32, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 1st June 2026 through a limited procurement method, specifically a further competition under Lot 1 of the CCS Framework, which does not require the prior publication of a call for competition. The estimated contract value is £300,000. The selected supplier for this contract is Absolute Interpreting and Translations Limited, as the process has now reached the award stage.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services, particularly those that can deliver high-quality and cost-effective solutions. Given the emphasis on quality and price in the award criteria, companies with a proven track record in providing efficient language services would compete effectively. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Absolute Interpreting and Translations Limited could benefit from such opportunities, potentially enabling business growth by participating in framework agreements and competitively bidding for contracts. The procurement's design to allow for extensions also offers extended business prospects for successful bidders.

## Notice

Language Services including translation, transcription and interpreting. Award was made following a Further Competition under Lot 1 Managed Service for Language Services of CCS Framework.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The delivery of high quality, cost effective and efficient Translation, Interpretation and Transcription Services.

Options: The contract is awarded for an initial period of three years, with the option to extend for up to a further one year.

### Procurement Information

Call-off from Framework Agreement via Further Competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053499-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £300,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | GRAYS |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | TLH32 Thurrock |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABSOLUTE INTERPRETING AND TRANSLATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053499-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.thurrock.gov.uk

## Provenance

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