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Language Services 2024-2025

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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14 Jan 2025 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has completed the procurement process for "Language Services 2024-2025" under the classification of Translation Services (CPV 79530000). Located in London (postal code E14 4PU), the agency aimed at procuring translation, interpretation, and transcription services through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £80,000, was awarded to AA Global Language Services Limited on 14 January 2025, with the contract period running from 20 January 2025 to 19 July 2025. The tender process started with a deadline on 13 January 2025.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE). Businesses offering translation, interpretation, and transcription services are well-suited to compete for such tenders, providing a chance to expand their portfolios and client base by aligning with a prestigious organisation like the UK Health Security Agency. The selective procurement method ensures that only qualified suppliers from an established framework were considered, maintaining high standards for service delivery.

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Notice Title

Language Services 2024-2025

Notice Description

Short contract for Language services, translation. interpretation and transcription

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1259c405-a1a3-4447-bba1-8ea332f2f7ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5f1d73a-3dd8-44e8-8897-cf1351324923
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2025 - 19 Jul 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AA GLOBAL LANGUAGE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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