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DHSC Independent Inquiry - Transcription/Translation Service

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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16 Mar 2022 at 16:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DHSC Independent Inquiry - Transcription/Translation Service" is managed by the Department of Health and Social Care in London, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services industry, specifically focusing on translation services (CPV code 79530000). The tender was completed as of 14 March 2022, with the contract period spanning from 7 March 2022 to 31 July 2023. The procurement method utilised was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement, and the total contract value was £69,970. The tender period ended on 2 March 2022.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and micro enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that specialise in language services, particularly transcription and translation. Given the contract's focus on supporting public inquiry processes, businesses with expertise in providing high-quality transcription of evidentiary materials and face-to-face translation services would be well-suited to compete for future opportunities in this sector, contributing to the ongoing needs of public sector agencies.

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Notice Title

DHSC Independent Inquiry - Transcription/Translation Service

Notice Description

Full transcription of evidentiary audio files of witness statements in the Public Inquiry. Provision of face to face translation services when interviewing witnesses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-964cc4dd-c43d-45f3-ab2f-38f6f9f144e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77b0087d-9059-45b2-aeb8-efded65efef4
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, VCSE
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
£69,970 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,790 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2022 - 31 Jul 2023 1-2 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Daryl Mahabir
Contact Email
daryl.mahabir@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

DA LANGUAGES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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