Provision of Spoken Language Interpreting Services to the Ministry of Justice
Ministry of Justice · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Spoken Language Interpreting Services to the Ministry of Justice
Awarded 04 Oct 2026
Awarded04 Oct 2026
Value£208,700,000.00
AgencyMinistry of Justice
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 3y 11mo4y term, 4% elapsed
Awarded 4 Oct 2026Expires 3 Oct 2030
About
The Ministry of Justice awarded a contract to thebigword Group Holdings Limited for the provision of spoken language interpreting services, including face-to-face, telephone, and video interpreting.
The interpreter converts spoken language from one language to another to enable listeners and speakers to understand each other.
The contract value is £208,700,000.
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