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Language, Transcription and Ancillary Services

Department for Transport

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Department for Transport

Buyer Address: London, UKI, United Kingdom

Contact Email: dftc.procurement@dft.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
248000.0 GBP
Published
11 Nov 2025, 16:14
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79530000 - Translation services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
AA Global Language Services Ltd
Official Source
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Description

To provide translation and transcription services.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: Services to provide translation and transcription services. This contract is critical to our ability to respond to requests from across the department for translations and transcriptions for; departmental announcements, corporate guidance/consultations and national marketing campaigns.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Price

Contracts

Contract Title: Language, Transcription and Ancillary Services

Awards

Award Title: Language, Transcription and Ancillary Services

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