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'''Gavin Wheeldon''' (born 12 May 1976) is a British businessman and [[entrepreneur]] from the Manchester area who is best known for a controversial contract his former company, Applied Language Solutions, signed with the |
'''Gavin Wheeldon''' (born 12 May 1976) is a British businessman and [[entrepreneur]] from the Manchester area who is best known for a controversial contract his former company, Applied Language Solutions, signed with the |
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United Kingdom's Ministry of Justice.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/law/2012/mar/02/interpreters-courts-protest-privatised-contract |title=http://www.guardian.co.uk/law/2012/mar/02/interpreters-courts-protest-privatised-contract |publisher=The Guardian |date=2012-03-02 |accessdate=2013-02-20}}</ref> |
United Kingdom's Ministry of Justice.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/law/2012/mar/02/interpreters-courts-protest-privatised-contract |title=http://www.guardian.co.uk/law/2012/mar/02/interpreters-courts-protest-privatised-contract |publisher=The Guardian |date=2012-03-02 |accessdate=2013-02-20}}</ref> |
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==Applied Language Solutions== |
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Wheeldon launched Applied Language Solutions <ref name="Applied Language Solutions">[http://www.appliedlanguage.com Applied Language Solutions]</ref> in 2003. In 2009, the company had an annual turnover of £6.2m GBP. |
Wheeldon launched Applied Language Solutions <ref name="Applied Language Solutions">[http://www.appliedlanguage.com Applied Language Solutions]</ref> in 2003. In 2009, the company had an annual turnover of £6.2m GBP. |
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In 2011, the company signed a lucrative contract with the UK's Ministry of Justice to provide court interpreters across England and Wales. Wheeldon later admitted that ALS was ill-prepared to meet the obligations of the agreement and that the company "extrapolated" figures while developing its plans. Registered police and court interpreters were unhappy about the ministry's decision to use ALS, in addition to the low pay offered by the company, and over 1,000 of them protested the decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/law/2012/mar/02/interpreters-courts-protest-privatised-contract |title=http://www.guardian.co.uk/law/2012/mar/02/interpreters-courts-protest-privatised-contract |publisher=The Guardian |date=2012-03-02 |accessdate=2013-02-20}}</ref> The majority of them refused to work for ALS, leading to questions in Parliament as to whether the contract was viable.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201011/cmhansrd/cm111010/debtext/111010-0004.htm#1110115000002 |title=House of Commons Hansard Debates for 10 Oct 2011 (pt 0004) |publisher=Publications.parliament.uk |date= |accessdate=2012-07-20}}</ref> |
In 2011, the company signed a lucrative contract with the UK's Ministry of Justice to provide court interpreters across England and Wales. Wheeldon later admitted that ALS was ill-prepared to meet the obligations of the agreement and that the company "extrapolated" figures while developing its plans. Registered police and court interpreters were unhappy about the ministry's decision to use ALS, in addition to the low pay offered by the company, and over 1,000 of them protested the decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/law/2012/mar/02/interpreters-courts-protest-privatised-contract |title=http://www.guardian.co.uk/law/2012/mar/02/interpreters-courts-protest-privatised-contract |publisher=The Guardian |date=2012-03-02 |accessdate=2013-02-20}}</ref> The majority of them refused to work for ALS, leading to questions in Parliament as to whether the contract was viable.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201011/cmhansrd/cm111010/debtext/111010-0004.htm#1110115000002 |title=House of Commons Hansard Debates for 10 Oct 2011 (pt 0004) |publisher=Publications.parliament.uk |date= |accessdate=2012-07-20}}</ref> |
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==Other Work== |
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In January 2010, the Oldham Council set up the Business Leadership Group, of which Wheeldon is a member. The group is composed of 14 local business owners who advise the Oldham Council and local regeneration body Oldham Partnership on economic and other policy matters.<ref name="Oldham Chronicle: Look overseas to boost growth">[http://www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/7/business-news/35859/look-overseas-to-boost-growth Oldham Chronicle: Look overseas to boost growth]</ref> |
In January 2010, the Oldham Council set up the Business Leadership Group, of which Wheeldon is a member. The group is composed of 14 local business owners who advise the Oldham Council and local regeneration body Oldham Partnership on economic and other policy matters.<ref name="Oldham Chronicle: Look overseas to boost growth">[http://www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/7/business-news/35859/look-overseas-to-boost-growth Oldham Chronicle: Look overseas to boost growth]</ref> |
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Revision as of 19:51, 28 February 2013
Gavin Wheeldon | |
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| Born | 12 May 1976 |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Entrepreneur |
Gavin Wheeldon (born 12 May 1976) is a British businessman and entrepreneur from the Manchester area who is best known for a controversial contract his former company, Applied Language Solutions, signed with the United Kingdom's Ministry of Justice.[1]
Wheeldon launched Applied Language Solutions [2] in 2003. In 2009, the company had an annual turnover of £6.2m GBP.
In 2011, the company signed a lucrative contract with the UK's Ministry of Justice to provide court interpreters across England and Wales. Wheeldon later admitted that ALS was ill-prepared to meet the obligations of the agreement and that the company "extrapolated" figures while developing its plans. Registered police and court interpreters were unhappy about the ministry's decision to use ALS, in addition to the low pay offered by the company, and over 1,000 of them protested the decision.[3] The majority of them refused to work for ALS, leading to questions in Parliament as to whether the contract was viable.[4]
In January 2010, the Oldham Council set up the Business Leadership Group, of which Wheeldon is a member. The group is composed of 14 local business owners who advise the Oldham Council and local regeneration body Oldham Partnership on economic and other policy matters.[5]
Awards
In 2007 Wheeldon's business was awarded the AXA Small to Medium Business of the Year at The National Business Award.[6]
Also in 2007, Wheeldon was awarded Institute of Directors Director of the Year Award and in December, gained the IoD Diploma in Company Direction.[7]
In April 2010 Wheeldon's company was awarded The Queen's Award for Enterprise.[8]
References
- ^ "http://www.guardian.co.uk/law/2012/mar/02/interpreters-courts-protest-privatised-contract". The Guardian. 2012-03-02. Retrieved 2013-02-20.
{{cite web}}: External link in|title= - ^ Applied Language Solutions
- ^ "http://www.guardian.co.uk/law/2012/mar/02/interpreters-courts-protest-privatised-contract". The Guardian. 2012-03-02. Retrieved 2013-02-20.
{{cite web}}: External link in|title= - ^ "House of Commons Hansard Debates for 10 Oct 2011 (pt 0004)". Publications.parliament.uk. Retrieved 2012-07-20.
- ^ Oldham Chronicle: Look overseas to boost growth
- ^ National Business Awards – 2007 Winners and Finalists
- ^ Gavin Wheeldon Leeds Metropolitan University
- ^ The Queen's Award for Enterprise, International Trade 2010