Published date: 27 August 2025

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 2 October 2025, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

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Location of contract

West Midlands

Value of contract

£40,000 to £50,000

Procurement reference

MT235352

Published date

27 August 2025

Closing date

2 October 2025

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

5 January 2026

Contract end date

4 January 2028

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

We are looking for Bidders interested in bidding for the contract for British Sign Language (BSL) translation requirements, including consultations and other information relating to exams and assessments.
Ofqual is seeking a supplier who will be able to produce, as and when needed, specified Ofqual communications in British Sign Language (BSL). Since 2020, we have produced BSL versions of a number of documents aimed at a student audience. Previous examples include the Student Guide to post-16 qualification results that was published in summer 2020, and the series of videos supporting the first consultation on GCSE BSL assessment arrangements.
We intend to produce similar types of videos in 2025 and future years, and are looking to appoint a supplier for 2 years in the first instance, on a call-off contract.
Other central Government departments, such as The Department for Education, may also choose to commission similar work via this call-off contract.

More information

Links

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

Procurement team

Address

2nd Floor
One Friargate, Station Square
Coventry
CV1 2GN
England

Telephone

+44 2475091908

Email

procurement@ofqual.gov.uk

Website

http://ofqual.gov.uk