Award

Provision of Stenography Services for the Intelligence & Security Committee of Parliament

INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY COMMITTEE OF PARLIAMENT : INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY COMMITTEE OF PARLIAMENT

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Award

17 May 2021 at 12:25

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament has awarded a contract for the provision of Stenography Services, specifically seeking suppliers who can provide a pool of 4 to 6 Developed Vetting (DV) cleared stenographers. The procurement process concluded with the award published on 17 May 2021, following a direct method of procurement classified as a single tender action. The contract is valued at £50,000 and is effective from 12 April 2021 until 11 April 2024. This contract falls under the translation services category and serves locations in various territories including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other locations worldwide.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have expertise in providing stenographic services and hold the necessary security clearances. Companies with capabilities in transcription and translation may find this contract well-suited to their offerings, enabling them to engage with governmental bodies and expand their service portfolios. As the demand for high-security stenography services continues, this contract could serve as a stepping stone for SMEs seeking to build a reputation in this niche market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Stenography Services for the Intelligence & Security Committee of Parliament

Notice Description

The Customer is seeking a Supplier to provide access to a pool of between 4 and 6 Developed Vetting (DV) cleared stenographers able to produce verbatim transcripts of ISC meetings (usually 2-3 hours, once per week). This contract has been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0b8312b-cb2c-4aae-9bb2-b6dd8fedd223
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
11 Apr 2021 - 11 Apr 2024 3-4 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
INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY COMMITTEE OF PARLIAMENT : INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY COMMITTEE OF PARLIAMENT
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

EPIQ EUROPE

Further Information

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