Award

Document Handling and Transcription Services

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

07 Jun 2024 at 13:23

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) has successfully awarded a contract for Document Handling and Transcription Services to OPUS 2 INTERNATIONAL LIMITED. The contract, valued at £171,520 in GBP, involves IT services for consulting, software development, and internet support. The procurement method used was a mini-competition from a framework. The contract period is from 9th May 2024 to 8th May 2025. The tender was completed, with the tender period ending on 24th January 2024. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and is now at the award stage.

This procurement opportunity by DfT offers a lucrative chance for businesses providing IT services, particularly those focusing on consulting and software development. SMEs and VCSEs are deemed suitable for this contract. The location of service delivery is at the Department for Transport (DfT) in London, England, with the postal code SW1P 4DP. Interested businesses specialised in the outlined industry categories should explore this opportunity for potential business growth and collaboration within the specified contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Document Handling and Transcription Services

Notice Description

This Contract shall enable DfT's Cranston Inquiry Team to procure Opus 2 Documents Handling and Transcriptions services for inquiries and other legal hearings. They will bundle documents taken from Relativity and prepare them for electronic presentation in Inquiry hearings. They will also provide a live transcript of the Hearings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84b16945-493a-465a-b2a2-a997abf3a36c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c5b666f-da27-429f-9b65-cc433f8fa10b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Mini Competition from a Framework
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£171,520 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£171,520 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 May 2024 - 8 May 2025 6-12 months
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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DP
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
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPUS 2 INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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