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Language services

FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE

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21 Dec 2021 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Ombudsman Service recently completed a tender process for language services, which include translation, transcription, and related services. This procurement was classified under the CPV category for Translation services and was managed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement took place in London, with the contract period running from 31 July 2020 to 30 July 2023. The tender was valued at £450,000 and was awarded on 23 July 2020, with the relevant documentation published on 21 December 2021.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in language and translation services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies capable of delivering high-quality managed services in translation and transcription are encouraged to explore similar contracts, as public sector organisations increasingly seek providers that can offer flexible and comprehensive language solutions. Given the nature of the services required, businesses with expertise and resources in multilingual communication would be particularly well-positioned to compete for future tenders in this domain.

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Notice Title

Language services

Notice Description

Managed service, Language service provision. Including translation, transcription and associated services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb009d4b-841d-4563-bab8-e715ded6d889
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/210d35e0-3ff7-4dc5-92c6-12a771313456
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
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
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2020 - 30 Jul 2023 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
FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE
Contact Name
Reece Chasey
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@financial-ombudsman.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 9SR
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DA LANGUAGES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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