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DHSC:NHSPP: Fuller Independent Inquiry - Transcription Service

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09 Oct 2023 at 16:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) awarded a contract for the Fuller Independent Inquiry - Transcription Service. This service involves the full transcription of evidentiary audio files of witness statements in the Public Inquiry. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract awarded to D A LANGUAGES LIMITED. The contract value amounts to 73,224 GBP, with a contract period starting on August 1, 2023, and ending on December 31, 2024. The procurement stage was completed, and the contract was signed in October 2023. The location for the service delivery is at 39 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0EU, United Kingdom.

This contract presents an opportunity for translation service providers, particularly those with experience in transcribing audio files for public inquiries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for this tender, given the suitability criteria indicating preference for SMEs. Businesses interested in providing transcription services in the public sector should consider exploring frameworks agreements as a potential avenue for securing similar contracts. The contract period offers a long-term opportunity for steady revenue growth for the successful contractor.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC:NHSPP: Fuller Independent Inquiry - Transcription Service

Notice Description

Full transcription of evidentiary audio files of witness statements in the Public Inquiry. Additional information: Initially sent to the Supplier in June 2023 for review, however due to the relevant supplier staff being away over the summer period, the Contract was not signed until October 2023. However, work continues in the background.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9bb45d82-c686-4071-a7aa-f63e98c8a5b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2ff8f55-b0bc-4850-b34f-ca7f960e3981
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

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

CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£73,224 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,224 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 1-2 years
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
DHSC
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

D A LANGUAGES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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