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ACAS Language Services

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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05 Dec 2022 at 14:59

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13 Jan 2021 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED awarded a contract for ACAS Language Services, providing translation services, with an initial value of £200,000. The procurement method was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 18th December 2020 to 21st December 2023, based in London.

This tender by UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED for language services presents a growth opportunity for SMEs in the translation industry. Businesses offering telephony interpreting, written translation, and face-to-face interpreting services align well with this contract. The emphasis on a selective procurement method indicates a preference for high-quality services tailored to specific needs.

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Notice Title

ACAS Language Services

Notice Description

To provide ACAS with telephony interpreting services, written translation services and face to face interpreting services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76cafb17-9c07-445f-bb26-2e61f24b28df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54db1b4c-bad3-476e-b6b1-229c908649f2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£148,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2020 - 21 Dec 2023 3-4 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANGUAGE EMPIRE

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