Award

Translation Services

OFCOM

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Award

11 Nov 2024 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

Ofcom has awarded a contract for translation services to THEBIGWORD INTERPRETING SERVICES LIMITED. This contract, titled "Translation Services," falls under the industry category of translation services (CPV: 79530000) and is based in London, at the postal code SE1 9HA. The procurement stage is 'Award,' with the contract period commencing on 1st September 2024 and ending on 31st August 2028. The contract was awarded following a selective procurement method executed as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Language Services Framework RM6141 Lot 1. Key dates include the tender period ending on 30th July 2024 and the award published on 11th November 2024. The contract has a value of £160,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in translation and transcription services. The awarded contract's duration and value ensure a stable revenue stream and the potential to expand service offerings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to participate in similar future tenders due to the suitability criteria set by Ofcom. Businesses with a robust framework for handling diverse language translation needs will find such contracts advantageous for growth and enhanced industry presence.

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Notice Title

Translation Services

Notice Description

Ofcom had a requirement for a "call-off" contract with a Translation company for the provision of a translation and transcription service of audio and video content, and related material, in other languages into English. The contract award is on a 2+2 year basis. Additional information: A further competition was run off of the Crown Commercial Services Language Services Framework RM6141 Lot 1.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d4c3a02-6dec-415a-9565-b00adca8919d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ff8eb71-aa89-493f-b0ad-b9600d5657f7
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

79530000 - Translation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 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
OFCOM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THEBIGWORD INTERPRETING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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