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BSL Video Translation Services

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Tenderline Synopsis: OAK NATIONAL ACADEMY LIMITED: "BSL Video Translation Services". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityOAK NATIONAL ACADEMY LIMITEDScope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
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Published history for OAK NATIONAL ACADEMY LIMITED. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
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1.9Bids / Report
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Coverage: 20 active published awards; 10 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityOAK NATIONAL ACADEMY LIMITED
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Statuscomplete
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Published16 Jun 2025, 09:59 BST
Last source update16 Jun 2025, 09:59 BST
Recurring procurementNot published
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OCIDocds-h6vhtk-054900
What is being bought
Oak National Academy has awarded a contract to TheBigWord Group Limited for the provision of British Sign Language (BSL) video translation services. The contract covers the translation of 135 Key Stage 1 curriculum lessons (11 Maths and 124 English) into BSL to enhance accessibility for children with visual impairments or those not yet able to read captions. This is a time-limited accessibility initiative aligning with Oak's statutory duties. The contract has been awarded under Schedule 5, Paragraph 10 of the Procurement Act 2023 (technical or interoperability grounds), as the supplier offers a unique technical solution through its exclusive integration with Signapse, an AI-driven translation provider. This partnership enables BSL video production at £6.10 per minute-down from a typical market rate of £22.00-delivering significant value for money. The contract is valued at £23,848 (inc. VAT) and will run from 1 May 2025 to 30 June 2025. The supplier was previously engaged under CCS framework RM6141, and this new contract continues the same pricing and service model following the framework's expiry. No other provider offers the same combination of integration, AI capability, and cost efficiency. This award is compliant with section 50 and Regulation 28 of the Procurement Regulations 2024. A Contract Award Notice is required and has been issued accordingly. No standstill period is required as the contract is below threshold.
What changed
From the official release history
  1. Status changed to complete
    16 Jun 2025, 09:59 BST
  2. Official notice release published
    16 Jun 2025, 09:59 BST
  3. Buyer information updated
    16 Jun 2025, 09:59 BST
Lots and requirements (1)
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  • Lot 1 · #1
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    complete
    Published valueNot published
    The source published no individual title or description for this lot.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    16 Jun 2025, 09:59 BST
  2. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  3. Contract active
    Signed 1 May 2025, 00:00 BST · £19,873
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards
TheBigWord Group Limited
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Contracts
Contract
£19,873 · signed 1 May 2025, 00:00 BST · active
Contract period: 1 May 2025, 00:00 BST — 30 Jun 2025, 23:59 BST
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published
Buyer and organisations in this procedure

OAK NATIONAL ACADEMY LIMITED

Contracting authority GB-COH-14174888
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  • OAK NATIONAL ACADEMY LIMITED
    buyer

    GB-COH: 14174888 · GB-PPON: PWYQ-7722-NDVX
    1 Scott Place, Manchester, UKD33, M3 3AA, GB
    procurement@thenational.academy

  • TheBigWord Group Limited
    supplier

    Brainworks, Unit 4, Royds Close, Lower Wortley,, Leeds, UKE42, LS12 6LL, GB
    enquiries@thebigword.com
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