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Language Services

OFSTED

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04 Feb 2021 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Language Services" was conducted by OFSTED, focusing on the provision of interpretation services within the services industry category. This contract was awarded through a selective procurement method as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Language Services Framework Agreement RM1092. The contract commenced on 1st November 2020 and will run until 31st October 2022. The total value of the contract is £66,000. This summary is published for transparency purposes following its award on 24th August 2020.

This opportunity could benefit small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in language services. Businesses with expertise in interpretation services, particularly those that can cater to diverse linguistic needs across England, should consider participating in similar future tenders. The nature of this framework agreement suggests that there may be further opportunities to engage with public sector clients seeking language support services.

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Notice Title

Language Services

Notice Description

Please note that this contract has already been awarded and that this contract is being published for transparency purposes only. Call Off from Crown Commercial Services Language Services Framework Agreement RM1092 This contract is for the provision of interpretation services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65557d73-bf01-452e-aa94-aeb5b8cd2975
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15b8702b-42d2-46fc-9088-e18d1cd27dfa
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFSTED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D A LANGUAGES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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