Award

Contract Extension for Translation and Transcription Services

SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE

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29 Dec 2022 at 18:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The Serious Fraud Office has awarded a contract extension for Translation and Transcription Services to Thebigword Interpreting Services Limited. The contract, valued at £22,024.74 GBP, falls under the services category and involves providing translation & transcription services to the SFO in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract period starting on October 22, 2022, and ending on April 22, 2023. The tender period ended on October 21, 2022.

This contract extension presents an opportunity for businesses involved in translation and transcription services to engage with the Serious Fraud Office. Companies well-suited to compete would need to offer high-quality services within the services sector. The contract, awarded through a selective procurement process, highlights the benefits of leveraging framework agreements to facilitate efficient service delivery. Businesses looking to grow in this industry should consider the potential of similar future procurement opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Extension for Translation and Transcription Services

Notice Description

Six month extension to provide translation & transcription services to the SFO via a CCS framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b79b765-e750-484d-b9f7-207628cea1dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e97d08b9-bfd5-43c5-8f8f-cd1ae62c2454
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
Not specified
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
£22,024 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,024 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2022 - 22 Apr 2023 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
SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 5BS
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THEBIGWORD INTERPRETING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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