Award

Transcription Service

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Award

12 Aug 2021 at 22:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has completed a procurement process for a Transcription Service, classified under law-courts-related administrative services. This tender, which had an estimated value of £100,314, was initiated through a single tender action method. The contract period commenced on 3rd May 2021 and concluded on 31st July 2021, with the tender period ending on 30th April 2021. The contracting authority is located in London, England, and the delivery addresses include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those that specialise in transcription services or legal administration. Businesses with experience in providing similar services in governmental or legal contexts would find this contract appealing, as it highlights a demand for reliable transcription capabilities within the public sector. Furthermore, the preference for SMEs emphasises an inviting landscape for local firms to engage in government contracts and expand their operations.

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Notice Title

Transcription Service

Notice Description

Transcription services requirement in BVI.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49c8fddc-745d-4e3c-ac25-ac94ef4ad902
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70cc535d-badd-452f-8284-ba2c69d5d77a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75231100 - Law-courts-related administrative services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,314 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,314 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
2 May 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 1-6 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
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ame.procurement2@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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

WORLDWIDE REPORTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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