In relation to the Interpreting contract awarded in 2026, please can you provide:
1. the name and total price quoted by the winning bidder
The Contract Award Notice which was published on Contracts Finder on 18th February 2026 provides details of the winning bidder and contract value. The procurement reference is DVNCC001-DN785256-55683244.
2. a copy of the winning tender for the above contract
Information on tender submissions is exempt from disclosure under Section 43(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (Commercial Interests)
Devon County Council (DCC) can confirm the requested information is held; however, it’s disclosure would prejudice the commercial interests of the Council. If the tender bid information is released, it undermines all the benefits of a sealed bid process and therefore hinders DCC from achieving best value in the future.
The Council has considered the public interest in releasing this information and recognises there is a public interest in openness and transparency. However, there is a stronger public interest in ensuring DCC achieves best value for money in the future with our ability to negotiate or compete in a commercial environment. Therefore, the balance of public interest weighs in favour of withholding this information from disclosure.
3. a list of all companies who tendered for this contract
A further competition under Crown Commercial Service Framework RM6302 Language Services – Lot 1: National Managed Service, was undertaken for this procurement. All bidders listed on Lot 1 were invited to bid. The Contract Award Notice published on Find A Tender with procurement identifier reference ocds-h6vhtk-040ace provides a list of the suppliers awarded onto the framework.