Tender

Transcription, Translation and Interpreter Services

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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Tender

30 Jul 2020 at 08:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is currently seeking proposals for a tender titled "Transcription, Translation and Interpreter Services". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on translation services. The tender is aimed at suppliers capable of providing various language services over a contract period beginning on 1st January 2021 and lasting for four years, with a potential one-year extension. The tender period is open until 1st September 2020, with a total contract value of £1,500,000. This opportunity is specifically targeted to businesses operating in the United Kingdom and beyond, including overseas territories and Europe, with the intention of delivering critical communication services to the FCA from its office located at 12 Endeavour Square, London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transcription, translation, and interpreting services, especially those that are small to medium-sized enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises. Companies that can demonstrate quality, reliability, and a comprehensive understanding of the FCA's operational requirements will be well-positioned to compete. With the growing importance of effective communication in financial regulation and client interactions, successful bidders can expect to enhance their reputation and expand their service offerings through a partnership with a leading regulatory authority in the UK.

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Notice Title

Transcription, Translation and Interpreter Services

Notice Description

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is seeking to establish a contractual mechanism with one Supplier to provide verbatim digital/tape transcription, court stenography, written translation and both telephone and face-to-face interpretation Services to the FCA for a period of four (4) years, with the option to extend for a further one (1) year period, starting from the 01st January 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c4a2643-c795-4e8e-8c2d-844880a9998c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef69fcbf-3a1d-46d7-95f2-c8dbb9436a6a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
fpsprocurement@fca.org.uk
Contact Phone
+4402070661000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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