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Provision of Transcription Services

OFSTED

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17 May 2023 at 08:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process was initiated by OFSTED, with the title "Provision of Transcription Services" in the industry category of Translation services. The location for this procurement is in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period for this tender is from May 3, 2023, to May 2, 2025, with the tender closing on March 23, 2023.

This tender for transcription services by OFSTED can create opportunities for businesses, especially those providing language translation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete due to the suitability factor specified. Businesses looking to grow in the services sector should consider exploring this opportunity in the London market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Transcription Services

Notice Description

CON 1171 - THE PROVISION OF TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES [03/05/2023 - 02/05/2025]

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c474feab-eabc-4b93-b6c8-77262a6b6520
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/defebfbb-1d89-4620-8991-e357b9869239
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
£43,260 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,260 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
2 May 2023 - 2 May 2025 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
OFSTED
Contact Name
Info Contracts
Contact Email
info-contracts@ofsted.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THEBIGWORD GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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