Award

DWP Language Services

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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21 Mar 2018 at 12:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "DWP Language Services," was conducted by the Crown Commercial Service to provide language and translation services as part of the public services industry, classified under interpretation services (CPV 79540000). This procurement was carried out through a selective method, with a total contract value of £4.4 million, and the relevant contract period commenced on 31st October 2017 and is set to end on 30th October 2019. The tender period concluded on 12th June 2017, indicating the timeframe during which interested parties could submit their bids. The services are applicable across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in language services, particularly those who can offer high-quality interpretation and translation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the tender allows for SME participation. Companies that offer innovative solutions in language services, along with a strong logistical capability to meet diverse geographical needs, can position themselves as competitive bidders in this procurement process, fostering growth in a sector that is essential for effective public service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DWP Language Services

Notice Description

Language and translation services for DWP.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3179b3f-7086-4622-b8ba-79e43f720b8e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2017 - 30 Oct 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THEBIGWORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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