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Language Services - Translation & Interpretation

HOME OFFICE

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03 Apr 2024 at 12:20

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has awarded a contract for Language Services - Translation & Interpretation with a value of £19,000,000. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from February 29, 2024, to February 28, 2027. The deadline for the tender was February 15, 2024. The contracting authority is the Home Office, located in London, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for language service providers to compete in providing translation and interpretation services. Businesses with expertise in translation services and experience in large-scale projects would be well-suited to participate. The contract awarded by the Home Office provides a three-year opportunity for the successful supplier to deliver language services to a variety of countries, including the UK and European territories.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Language Services - Translation & Interpretation

Notice Description

Awarded contract for language services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-738fb2f7-8c19-4599-8c94-08e38933e046
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8487c43b-bcb1-4491-9c16-295ba8e90d39
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
£19,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
29 Feb 2024 - 28 Feb 2027 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

THEBIGWORD GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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