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TPR1596 Audio Recording and Transcription Services

THE PENSIONS REGULATOR

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13 Jan 2025 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Pensions Regulator has awarded a contract titled "TPR1596 Audio Recording and Transcription Services" to thebigword Interpreting Services LTD, valued at £60,000. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Miscellaneous business and business-related services" and covers the region of South East, United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 13th January 2025 and is set to conclude on 12th January 2026. This selective procurement method was a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement initially closed its tender period on 2nd December 2024.

This contract offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in audio recording and transcription services, particularly those that can scale operations to meet regional service demands. SMEs are particularly well-suited for this tender given the specifications and scope of services required. With the Pensions Regulator as the buying organisation, businesses can build a robust portfolio by aligning with a reputable public sector entity.

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Notice Title

TPR1596 Audio Recording and Transcription Services

Notice Description

Provision of audio recording and transcription services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bf0b2bab-6ccd-4332-ad77-3d1463dcb592
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8541249a-5f84-427f-8f98-a5f233730b3d
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 12 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PENSIONS REGULATOR
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 6AF
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Preston Park
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THEBIGWORD INTERPRETING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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