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
Date signed
31 May 2025
Contract dates
- 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
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Performance could not be appropriately assessed using KPIs.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Additional or repeat goods, services or works - extension or partial replacement
Additional or repeat goods, services or works
The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where-
a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and
the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance.
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
Email: CommercialTeam@ons.gov.uk
Region: UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
Organisation type: Public authority - central government