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Language Services

HOME OFFICE

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13 Oct 2020 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has completed a tender for "Language Services", specifically focused on Interpretation, Translation, and Transcription services, which has a total contract value of £700,000. The procurement method employed was a selective process through a framework agreement, and the contract period spans from 1st September 2020 to 31st August 2021. This particular award was published on 13th October 2020, marking the end of the tender period on 1st September 2020. The services are required at delivery addresses across the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the language services industry, particularly those specialising in translation and interpretation. Companies equipped to handle large-scale language projects and capable of delivering services across diverse geographical locations could find this tender particularly appealing. Additionally, businesses looking to expand their portfolios to include government contracts may leverage this contract's framework to enhance their growth prospects.

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Notice Title

Language Services

Notice Description

Language, Translation and Transcription service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5b23dcf-0bde-42e6-91f6-d3bc8789267f
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
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2021 6-12 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West 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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE BIG WORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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