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Translation and accessible formats, UK Covid-19 Inquiry

Crown Commercial Service

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29 Apr 2025 at 11:47

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27 Mar 2024 at 15:01

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27 Mar 2024 at 14:56

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14 Jun 2023 at 15:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the UK Covid-19 Inquiry has reached the Award Update stage, overseen by the Government Commercial Agency and involving the translation and preparation of accessible formats. As this procurement is classified under translation services, the contract encompasses the provision of in-person interpreters at legal hearings, translation of written materials, and the creation of accessible formats like British Sign Language videos and Easy Read documents. The procurement method is selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract value set at £300,000. Initially starting on 22 May 2023, the contract currently extends until 30 April 2027, covering delivery across the United Kingdom, including regions such as Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and other individual territories like Guernsey and Jersey. Notable extension options have been triggered in March 2024, April 2025, and again in April 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in translation and accessibility services. While suitability criteria indicate a non-preference for SMEs and VCSEs, larger firms or those capable of handling substantial volume and complexity in translation services will find this contract fitting. Companies with extensive experience in providing legal interpretation and document translation can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio, especially given the broad geographical coverage required. Collaborating with the Crown Commercial Service, involved parties can anticipate sustained engagement in enhancing public accessibility and catering to diverse linguistic needs amidst ongoing inquiry processes.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b6b6c313-0d31-461a-8d5b-20c7591843ce
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 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20233 years ago
Contract Period
22 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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 Limited

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