Scope
Reference
GMC2211
Description
Appointment of a supplier to provide high quality, accurate, timely and reliable translation and interpretation of English to Welsh and Welsh to English, where the subject matter will include technical medical and legal language to comply with Welsh Language Standards (No.8) Regulations (the Standards)
Contract 1. GMC2211 Welsh Language Translation Services
Supplier
Contract value
- £125,000 excluding VAT
- £150,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
21 August 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 12 September 2025 to 11 September 2028
- Possible extension to 11 September 2033
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract will run from the date of the award of the contract to 11th September 2028, with the option to extend by two (2) periods of twelve (12 months).
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79530000 - Translation services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
Cymen
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXPD-2149-PMLG
Pendeitsh
Caernarfon
LL55 2AY
United Kingdom
Email: cymen@cymen.co.uk
Region: UKL12 - Gwynedd
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. GMC2211 Welsh Language Translation Services
Contracting authority
General Medical Council (GMC)
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): 1089278
3 Hardman Street
Manchester
M3 3AW
United Kingdom
Contact name: Angela Barnes
Telephone: +441619236340
Email: angela.barnes@gmc-uk.org
Website: http://www.gmc-uk.org
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government