Source: https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM6302 RM6302 · PCR15 Framework # Language Services Language Services including translation, transcription and interpreting. Available to the whole of the public and third sector. This agreement was awarded under PCR 2015. Taking bids Suppliers can bid to join now. [Get call-off alerts](https://tendernation.io/register) [Official page on gca.gov.uk](https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM6302) - [31 suppliers on it](#suppliers) - [5 lots](#lots) - May 2028 agreement ends May 2025 to May 2028 · 49% through ## What is RM6302? RM6302 Language Services is a framework run by the Government Commercial Agency (formerly Crown Commercial Service), in its Professional and Business Services category. It has 5 lots and 31 suppliers. It runs from 7 May 2025 to 6 May 2028. How to join: It is taking bids from new suppliers now. We have matched 10 published award notices to RM6302, from 10 buyers. ### Buyers that have used it - [Bath and North East Somerset Council 1 award](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bath-and-north-east-somerset-council) - [Construction Industry Training Board 1 award](https://tendernation.io/buyers/construction-industry-training-board) - [Devon County Council 1 award](https://tendernation.io/buyers/devon-county-council) - [NHS Devon Integrated Care Board 1 award](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-devon-integrated-care-board) - [NHS England 1 award](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-england) - [NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit 1 award](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-south-central-and-west-commissioning-support-unit) ## About this framework Provides innovative language services designed to meet the public sector’s core needs. These services include: - Translation - Interpretation (both spoken and British Sign Language) - Transcription (including stenography and real time transcription) - Fully scoped remote interpreting options (such as telephone and video interpreting) technological solutions such as Machine Translation and Automated Speech Recognition (providing alternative ways of working that are efficient and effective) All lots are accessible across the whole of the UK providing equal access to both Central Government and the wider public sector buyers. Lot 5 specialises in overseas interpreting requirements. Product types Lot 1: National Managed Service Provides a managed service throughout the United Kingdom. This is a flexible solution that allows you to buy some or all services from a supplier awarded onto lot 1. Common services provided under this lot include: - Advisory services, administrative support and efficient business processes that can be changed to meet your diverse language service needs - Spoken and Visual Translation, Transcription and Support Services - Spoken Telephone and Spoken and Visual Video Interpreting - Spoken and Visual Face to Face Interpreting - Lot 2: Translation and Support Services Provides translation and support services throughout the United Kingdom. Common services provided under this lot include: translation: The conversion of written documents into another language as text using human, computer assisted and machine translation solutions support services: Additional services which include editing and formatting documents and file recreation This lot will not support any visual or tactile requirements such as Braille or In-vision BSL. If you need these services, use lot 4. Lot 3: Transcription, Stenography and Recording Services Provides transcription, stenography and recording services throughout the United Kingdom. These include: - Transcription services: The conversion of recorded speech into a written format, provided remotely or onsite - Recording services: In person or remote recording and logging servicing stenography services: provides Stenographers to take dictation using either shorthand notation or a stenotype machine, then later transcribe their notes into formal documents/records either remotely or onsite Lot 4: Visual Interpreting Services This lot provides communication for the Deaf, Deafblind, and others requiring support through the following services: - Interpreting services: provides face to face and remote (Video Relay Service (VRS)/Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) interpreting services translation services: provides visual translation services, including British Sign Language (BSL) invision, braille and other visual/tactile translation services transcription services: provides subtitling and or captioning services Lot 5: Overseas and UK Interpreting Services Provides spoken face to face interpreting services throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. This lot offers solutions that can be flexible to meet your needs. Common services provided through this lot include: - Advisory services - Administrative support - Efficient business processes to ensure services are provided effectively ### Why buyers use it - Enjoy the added value our suppliers can provide through social value criteria (such as: equality, diversity and fair working practices) - Competitive market rates - We manage compliance checks to make sure suppliers follow the agreement’s terms and conditions - Dedicated category management - Opportunity to achieve cost and time savings using technological solutions such as Machine Translation, Automatic Speech Recognition Software and emerging AI solutions ### Key facts Agreement number RM6302 Type PCR15 Framework Category Professional and Business Services Pillar Corporate Status Live Started 7 May 2025 Ends 6 May 2028 Bids opened 10 Jul 2024 From the Government Commercial Agency (formerly Crown Commercial Service). Buyer guides, documents and how to buy are on the [official RM6302 page](https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM6302). ## Lots 5 lots. Suppliers win a place on a lot, and buyers call off work from the lot that fits their need. 1. Lot 1 National Managed Service 2. Lot 2 Translation and Support Services 3. Lot 3 Transcription, Stenography and Recording Services 4. Lot 4 Visual Interpreting Services 5. Lot 5 Overseas and UK Interpreting ## Open call-offs Live notices that mention RM6302. Only suppliers already on the framework can bid for these. No open notice mentions RM6302 right now. Most call-offs run privately between the buyer and framework suppliers, so few are published. We check every new notice and can email you when one appears. [Get call-off alerts](https://tendernation.io/register) ## Suppliers 31 Companies with a place on RM6302. 30 have contract awards we have tracked; open one to see what they win. All31 With tracked awards30 - [AA GLOBAL LANGUAGE SERVICES LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/aa-global-language-services) - [ABSOLUTE INTERPRETING & TRANSLATIONS LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/absolute-interpreting-and-translations) - [ACOLAD UK LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/acolad) - [APPEN (UK) LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/appen) - [AVR TRANSCRIPTION LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/avr-transcription) - [Clear Voice](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/clear-voice) - [D A LANGUAGES LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/d-a-languages) - [DIGITAL INTERPRETATIONS UK LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/digital-interpretations) - [EPIQ EUROPE, LTD.](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/epiq-europe) - [ESCRIBERS LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/escribers) - [GLOBAL CONNECTIONS (SCOTLAND) LTD.](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/global-connections-scotland) - [INVOLVE VISUAL COLLABORATION LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/involve-visual-collaboration) - [ITL (NORTH EAST) LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/itl-north-east) - [KINGS OF TRANSLATION LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/kings-of-translation) - [LANGUAGE EMPIRE LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/language-empire) - [LANGUAGE LINE LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/language-line) - [LINGVO HOUSE TRANSLATION SERVICES LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/lingvo-house-translation-services) - [MARTEN WALSH CHERER LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/marten-walsh-cherer) - [PAB LANGUAGES CENTRE LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/pab-languages-centre) - [PRESTIGE NETWORK LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/prestige-network) - [SIGNIFICAN'T (UK) LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/significan-t) - [SIGN SOLUTIONS (SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING AGENCY) LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/sign-solutions-sign-language-interpreting-agency) - [SILENT SOUNDS COMMUNICATIONS LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/silent-sounds-communications) - [SUPREME LINGUISTIC SERVICES LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/supreme-linguistic-services) - [THEBIGWORD GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/thebigword-group-holdings) - [THE LANGUAGE SHOP LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/language-shop) - THG Fluently - [TRANSCRIPTION CITY LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/transcription-city) - [TRANSLATE UK LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/translate) - [WORD360 LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/word360) - [WORLDWIDE LANGUAGE RESOURCES LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/worldwide-language-resources) Know when this framework reopens TenderNation emails you new tenders that fit, including published call-offs, and shows which frameworks your competitors are on. 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