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Tender for the provision of Language Services

LEGAL OMBUDSMAN

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13 Mar 2017 at 16:10

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Legal Ombudsman is conducting a procurement process for the provision of Language Services, specifically telephone interpretation and written translation services. This direct award contract, valued at £62,000, falls under the services industry category (CPV code 79530000 for translation services and 79540000 for interpretation services). The procurement process is in the award stage, having concluded on January 17, 2017, with the contract period running from February 16, 2017, to February 15, 2019. The contracting authority is located in Wolverhampton, England, with a postal code of WV1 9WJ.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in language services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering telephone and written translation solutions. Companies with experience in the public sector and those that can demonstrate a robust service delivery may find this contract suitable for enhancing their business profile and expanding their client base. Businesses that compete will benefit from aligning their services with the needs of a prominent public organisation like The Legal Ombudsman.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the provision of Language Services

Notice Description

The Legal Ombudsman require a provider of both telephone interpretation and written translation services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70d1a97e-76dc-4119-adfd-5680c3b1b263
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab51d96-8eb5-4118-887a-7058d58ae14f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£62,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2017 - 15 Feb 2019 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
LEGAL OMBUDSMAN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 9WJ
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
Heath Town
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THEBIGWORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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