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Proof Reading Services

NHS RESOLUTION

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18 Feb 2025 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Resolution has concluded a public procurement process for proofreading services to ensure the quality and consistency of documentation, including occasional copywriting support. The procurement process, classified under CPV 79821100, culminated in the award stage, with the contract valued at £15,000 GBP. Located in London, at 10 South Colonnade, E14 4PU, the buyer sought competitive quotations below the threshold using a limited procurement method. The tender period ended on 6 January 2025, with the contract running from 24 February 2025 to 23 February 2028.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for SMEs specialising in proofreading and copywriting services, offering a multi-year contract with a prominent organisation, NHS Resolution. The competitive quotation process allowed Dictate2Us Limited, an SME based in Manchester, to secure the contract. Businesses well-suited for participating in such tenders include those capable of delivering high standards of editorial services and maintaining consistent quality across large volumes of documents. SMEs looking to expand their client base within the public sector could find similar opportunities highly beneficial for business growth.

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Notice Title

Proof Reading Services

Notice Description

Proofreading services were required to make edits to documents, addressing grammatical, spelling, and punctuation issues, and ensuring consistency in tone and formatting across all documents. Occasionally copywriting support where the documentation is considered from a readability perspective, ensuring sense making as well as the standard checks for error. All check to are required to be delivered to a high standard.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8dafcf37-11ee-4dc9-ad48-18dea77c436d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27fb4cb5-cfec-4e08-977a-07249fd3c21a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79821100 - Proofreading services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2028 2-3 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
NHS RESOLUTION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DICTATE2US

Further Information

Notice Documents

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