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DHSC Independent Inquiry - Transcription/Translation Service

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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15 Mar 2022 at 13:44

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15 Mar 2022 at 13:38

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "DHSC Independent Inquiry - Transcription/Translation Service" was initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care. This service falls under the Translation Services category and is located in London, England. The procurement used a selective method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 2nd March 2022, and the contract is set to commence from 7th March 2022, lasting until 31st July 2023. The total contract value is £69,970.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations with capabilities in translation and transcription services. Companies that offer face-to-face translation services or have experience working with public sector inquiries would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this process can help businesses expand their portfolios and foster long-term relationships with government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC Independent Inquiry - Transcription/Translation Service

Notice Description

Full transcription of evidentiary audio files of witness statements in the Public Inquiry. Provision of face to face translation services when interviewing witnesses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb8b85d0-5b90-4c29-a8f9-3810b8064a55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e4c0505-cc1f-4827-b49c-5099e6875e6a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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, VCSE
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
£69,970 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,970 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2022 - 31 Jul 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

DA LANGUAGES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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