Award

Language Services Provision - Award Notice

FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE

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Award

14 Feb 2025 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Ombudsman Service, based in London, has announced the award of a contract for language translation services, classified under CPV code 79530000. This procurement process falls under the services category and follows a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £100,000, was awarded to thebigword on 11th October 2024, with the contract period starting from 1st February 2025 and ending on 31st January 2026. This award notice was published on 14th February 2025, following a tender period that ended on 27th August 2024.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in language translation services to engage with a significant public sector client. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this procurement process, given the suitability criteria specified by the Financial Ombudsman Service. Businesses capable of providing reliable and efficient translation services can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio, expand their market presence, and foster growth through participation in public procurement.

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Notice Title

Language Services Provision - Award Notice

Notice Description

Award notice of a contract for language translation services. Due to recent staff changes, unfortunately the publication of the award notice within the required time was overlooked. Additional information: Due to recent staff changes, unfortunately the publication of the award notice within the required time was overlooked.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-794eaac2-218f-49db-82de-46b482bd77a2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54c06bac-aa7e-491c-93c3-fc1d520770cd
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
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@financial-ombudsman.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 9SR
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THEBIGWORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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