Award

RM1092 Translation & Transcription Services

SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE

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Award

18 Aug 2020 at 09:41

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Serious Fraud Office is procuring translation and transcription services under the title "RM1092 Translation & Transcription Services". This contract, valued at £162,641, is categorized under CPV code 79530000 for translation services. The procurement method used is selective, with the contract awarded following a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 20 April 2020 and will conclude on 20 April 2021, with the tender period having ended on 17 April 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in language services, particularly translation companies with the capability to deliver high-quality outputs for government agencies. As the award has already been conferred to The Bigword Interpreting Services Limited, this may indicate a market trend towards larger established firms. Nonetheless, new entrants and small businesses specialising in niche language services may still find prospects in future contracts within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RM1092 Translation & Transcription Services

Notice Description

Call off contract under RM1092 for the provision of translation and transcription services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66068224-d047-4d24-aaa9-f5e6966241a2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b90b3bf6-86a9-4b2b-b72d-625bbc4f98df
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
Not specified
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
£162,641 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£162,641 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2020 - 20 Apr 2021 1-2 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
SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 5BS
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

THE BIGWORD INTERPRETING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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