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DHSC:SCI: Maternity Inquiry Language Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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14 Nov 2025 at 12:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) recently completed the procurement process titled "DHSC:SCI: Maternity Inquiry Language Services," which involves providing transcription and stenography services for documenting witness statements related to a maternity inquiry. The procurement belonged to the services category under CPV classifications for video-conferencing equipment, translation services, and word-processing services. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the total contract value was £150,000. The contract period began on 20th October 2025 and is set to end on 30th June 2026. The location for the delivery is London, England, at postal code SW1H 0EU. The award was made to EPIQ EUROPE, LTD., an SME, on 16th October 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in language and transcription services, particularly those capable of handling legal and formal documentation for public inquiries. SMEs are especially well-suited to compete in such contracts, as evidenced by the award to EPIQ EUROPE, LTD. Companies in the translation and video-conferencing equipment sector could find this contract a gateway to further governmental contracts, aligning with the categories listed under CPV. Participating in such tenders can facilitate business growth through increased visibility and experience in handling significant government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC:SCI: Maternity Inquiry Language Services

Notice Description

Transcription and stenography services required to document the witness statements' for the maternity inquiry.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89c72fc4-7ddf-4009-b6ca-78eb2efa0f27
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a821bbc-0372-481a-8d9f-241dc5548254
Current Stage
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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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

32232000 - Video-conferencing equipment

79530000 - Translation services

79552000 - Word-processing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EPIQ EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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