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Translation and accessible formats, UK Covid-19 Inquiry

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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27 Mar 2024 at 14:56

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14 Jun 2023 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Covid-19 Inquiry, managed by the Crown Commercial Service on behalf of the Cabinet Office, recently completed a selective procurement process for translation and accessible format services. The contract, awarded to D A Languages Limited, covers various regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London, as well as areas like Scotland and Wales. The contract, valued at £300,000, involves crucial services such as providing interpreters for legal hearings and creating materials in British Sign Language. The procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement and the contract is scheduled to run from 22 May 2023 to 1 May 2026, following the activation of an extension on 29 April 2025.

This contract represents significant opportunities for businesses in the translation and accessibility sectors to expand their operations, particularly those experienced in providing services that require quick and adaptable solutions. While the procurement process did not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, enterprises capable of offering high-quality in-person and digital translation and accessibility services stand to benefit. Firms that specialise in services for the public sector, with the capability to offer comprehensive language solutions across diverse regions, will find this an advantageous engagement to establish or strengthen their market presence in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Translation and accessible formats, UK Covid-19 Inquiry

Notice Description

The UK Covid-19 Inquiry required a supplier to deliver translations and accessible formats. This includes providing in-person interpreters at legal hearings, translating written material, and producing accessible formats such as British Sign Language videos and Easy Read documents 27.03.24 - An extension option has been triggered with new end date updated in this Contract Notice 29.04.25 - An extension option has been triggered with new end date updated in this Contract Notice Additional information: 27.03.2024 customer has triggered the optional one year extension and there is no change to contract value. 29.04.25 - An extension option has been triggered with new end date updated in this Contract Notice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed08eb2c-c42e-4f85-a990-0bb46f240186
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
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
21 May 2023 - 1 May 2026 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D A LANGUAGES

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