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EHRC 1617-17 Language Services

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission, located in London, UK, undertook a complete procurement process for language services, titled "EHRC 1617-17 Language Services." This initiative falls within the translation services industry category, with a contract value of £250,000, established through a selective procurement method under a framework agreement (CCS RM1092). The tender process concluded on 31 January 2017, culminating in a contract period from 1 February 2017 to 31 July 2021. The successful supplier for this contract was Prestige Network, who provides comprehensive access to interpreters, translators, and transcription services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in language services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality interpreting and translation solutions. Vendor companies that are well-positioned to compete include medium to large enterprises with the capacity to manage diverse linguistic needs across various regions, including British Overseas Territories, Europe, and the Isle of Man. The focus on digital services, such as online British Sign Language (BSL) interpreting, further emphasises the need for innovative and accessible solutions in the language services sector.

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Notice Title

EHRC 1617-17 Language Services

Notice Description

Language services call-off contract from CCS framework RM1092. Provision of access to quality interpreters, translators and transcription services. Plus provision of BSL online interpreting for the external website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a2afafd-dc66-4a8c-b7c8-f5ed976b5ac0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24d00157-38f8-4c07-bbb4-bdf0d50a6fef
Current Stage
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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
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2017 - 31 Jul 2021 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4Y 8JX
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Castle Baynard
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRESTIGE NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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