Award

Language Services

BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE

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Award

21 Jul 2021 at 18:38

Summary of the contracting process

The British Transport Police invites tenders for a Language Services Contract under the CPV category of Judicial Services, aimed at providing comprehensive language solutions, including interpretation and translation services. The procurement method employed is selective, with this call-off contract awarded to a single supplier, THEBIGWORD, covering the contract period from 29 April 2021 to 28 April 2022. The tender was published on 21 July 2021, following a contract value of £265,791 and a minimum value of £138,529.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in language services, particularly those offering face-to-face interpretation, telephone services, and British Sign Language solutions. Companies that can provide versatile language support across England, Scotland, and Wales, particularly small and medium enterprises, may find this contract especially appealing for expansion and growth within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Language Services

Notice Description

BTP seeks to establish a Language Services Contract and appoint a single supplier to provide a tailored, end to end solution for all language service requirements: * Face to Face Interpretation Services * Translation/Transcription services * Telephone Interpretation Services * British Sign Language * Video/Remote Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bf262919-5fda-4c56-99ea-5a7902330fc1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a20d972-e759-491d-8056-4f6b683311e1
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75231000 - Judicial services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£265,791 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£138,529 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2021 - 28 Apr 2022 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
BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 9LN
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
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), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Camden Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THEBIGWORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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