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Award of Language Services Call Off

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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11 Aug 2021 at 15:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Transport (DfTc) as the buying organisation, seeking to award a contract titled "Award of Language Services Call Off." This contract focuses on providing translation, transcription, and ancillary services with a value of £150,000. The services are intended to facilitate communication in various languages and formats from English and vice versa. The contract was officially awarded on 2nd November 2018, with the service period running from 9th November 2018 to 8th November 2020. It falls under the category of translation services (CPV code: 79530000) and was procured through a selective method, call-off from a framework agreement, in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in language services, particularly those that can provide not only translation but also transcription in multiple formats, including Braille and audio. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender especially relevant, benefiting from the nature of services offered which align with their capabilities. Engaging in this procurement process allows businesses to expand their client base within public sector contracts, enhancing their visibility and growth possibilities in the competitive language services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Language Services Call Off

Notice Description

The provision of written translation, transcription and ancillary services to the Department for Transport. This contract includes the provision of a written translation, transcription and ancillary services and ancillary services from English into a language requested by the Authority and from those languages into English. In this context it includes transcription i.e. the conversion of written documents into alternative formats such as Braille, Large Print, Audio, Video or pictorial English and normal print.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1fc69ce-9e14-4448-bc8a-487c3b0e4cb6
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
9 Nov 2018 - 8 Nov 2020 2-3 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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dftprocurement@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THEBIGWORD GROUP

Further Information

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