Award

CS5487 Language Services (Translation, Transcription and Interpretation)

TOWER HAMLETS

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Award

22 Sep 2021 at 16:09

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tower Hamlets council has completed a public procurement process for language services, specifically translation, transcription, and interpretation, under the title "CS5487 Language Services." This contract, awarded under the CCS Framework RM6141 Lot 5g, has a total value of £450,000 and is categorised as human resources management consultancy services. The contract period is set to run from 1st October 2021 until 30th September 2024. The procurement process was conducted via an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 6th August 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in language services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that offer translation, transcription, and interpretation services would find this contract especially relevant. Furthermore, given the contract's location in London, local firms can leverage their geographical advantage to effectively compete for future opportunities within this framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CS5487 Language Services (Translation, Transcription and Interpretation)

Notice Description

Contract award for CCS Framework RM6141 Lot 5g: Regional Managed Service - London.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3fc44c2e-0d06-4991-a2ab-f885f2d3c4ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/309b2ef7-6696-48c6-bfab-ccfc2555d2de
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 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
TOWER HAMLETS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 2BG
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Poplar
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THEBIGWORD INTERPRETING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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