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Language Services

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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Award

30 Jun 2022 at 17:15

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves H M Revenue & Customs seeking language services, specifically for spoken and non-spoken translation, transcription, and interpretation services. The total contract value is £4.5 million, with the contract period commencing on 31 May 2022 and concluding on 30 June 2025. This tender was awarded on 16 May 2022 and is categorized under the CPV codes for translation and interpretation services. The procurement method used was selective, proceeding via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period having ended on 31 January 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in language services, particularly those that can offer comprehensive solutions in translation and interpreting. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can effectively compete, given the suitability notice indicating support for SMEs, while larger firms with established capabilities may also find this contract appealing. Local businesses in the United Kingdom, especially those based in London or West Yorkshire, may find strategic advantages in submitting competitive bids for servicing this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Language Services

Notice Description

Contract to provide: - Spoken and Non-Spoken Translation, Transcription & Ancillary Services - Spoken Telephone & Spoken and Non-Spoken Video Interpreting - Spoken and Non-Spoken Face to Face Interpreting

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f063c18-cd54-42c4-9766-be5fce37f470
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8497edf5-79a4-4c07-b026-979793d0a0a7
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

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 May 2022 - 30 Jun 2025 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
H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SS99 1AA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THEBIGWORD

Further Information

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