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Transcription and Translation Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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22 Oct 2021 at 08:53

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a procurement process for transcription and translation services with an awarded contract worth £20,000. This contract aims to support the evidence gathering stage of the Essex Mental Health Inquiry (EMHII) and runs from 22nd October 2021 to 31st March 2022. The procurement method employed was selective, with the tender period concluding on 1st October 2021. The primary industry category for this procurement is classified as translation services.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to participate in public contracts that support critical health inquiries. Companies specialising in transcription, translation, and interpretation services would find this contract well-aligned with their capabilities. This involves providing services that may not have been crucial at the initial stage but could be needed as the inquiry progresses, allowing for flexible engagement with the DHSC as the contract unfolds.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transcription and Translation Services

Notice Description

To provide a transcription service, with some likely requirement of translation of documents and interpretation services for witnesses. This service would be used to support the evidence gathering stage of the Essex Mental Health Inquiry (EMHII). At this stage EMHII do not envisage any Translation or Interpretation Services, but the Successful Supplier must be able to provide these services should they be required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c3a16c2-e3d9-4f37-8a2c-85068e6e96e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/644c354b-1904-4fcb-b5d5-5140dfb934bd
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

79530000 - Translation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2021 - 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
Contact Name
Callie Barry
Contact Email
callie.barry1@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DA LANGUAGES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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