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Language Services 3 Month Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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21 Dec 2021 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract titled "Language Services 3 Month Contract", valued at £1,731,609, as part of a tactical extension from the CCS Language Services Framework RM6141, specifically under Lot 1 for National Managed Services. This procurement, initiated through a selective process, is classified under the industry categories of translation and interpretation services. The contract period begins on 1 January 2022 and extends until 31 March 2022, with the tender submission period concluding on 17 November 2021. The primary delivery addresses include multiple locations across the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the language services sector, particularly those specialising in translation and interpretation. Companies well-suited to participate include established firms with the capacity to fulfil large contracts and those already engaged with government frameworks. Given that this was a tactical award, businesses might find similar future opportunities as the contracting authority seeks to streamline procurement processes while leveraging skilled providers in the language services arena.

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Notice Title

Language Services 3 Month Contract

Notice Description

Language Services 3 month direct award from CCS Language Services Framework RM6141 - Lot 1 - National Managed Service Additional information: This was a tactical extension to allow sufficient time for a full procurement exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8336db6-522c-4117-a1ec-aefe6d13b8ce
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,731,609 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,731,609 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
professional.services@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THEBIGWORD GROUP

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