Scope
Reference
CS-25-178
Description
Provision of Welsh translation services to provide the following:
Ability to translate large documents (+30,000 words) from English into the Welsh Language within an agreed timeframe. The translations must reflect the original document/media in terms of content, style and format. The translations should be accurate and a true reflection of the tone and context of the English documentation. Translations must be fully proofread in order to achieve quality assurance before the output is returned to the ONS.
Ability to undertake urgent translations on shorter documentation from English to Welsh.
Able to provide interpretation services for bilingual ONS public meetings and consultation events.
The ability to proof-read ONS documentation in Welsh translated internally.
Contract 1. Provision of Welsh Translation
Supplier
Contract value
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
15 May 2025
Standstill period
- End: 27 May 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
28 May 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2029
- Possible extension to 31 May 2031
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
Two extension options available, each 12 months duration
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79530000 - Translation services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
PRYSG CYF
- Companies House: 07184588
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRHR-4122-BLDL
Unit 2 Scott Court
Cardiff
CF24 5HF
United Kingdom
Email: post@prysg.cymru
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Provision of Welsh Translation
Contracting authority
Office for National Statistics
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMZG-4913-JQXG
Government Buildings, Cardiff Road
Newport
NP10 8XG
United Kingdom
Contact name: Sophie Keal
Email: CommercialTeam@ons.gov.uk
Region: UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
Organisation type: Public authority - central government