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Transcription, Translation and Interpreter Services

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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19 Aug 2021 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is conducting a procurement process for "Transcription, Translation and Interpreter Services," classified under the CPV code for translation services. The tender was published on 19th August 2021, and the contract is valued at £1.5 million, intended to last four years beginning from 2nd August 2021, with an option for a one-year extension. The procurement method applied is selective, following a restricted procedure, and the deadline for submission was 26th April 2021. Services are to be delivered in various regions, including the UK and abroad.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in language services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), to participate in a substantial public procurement. Companies that provide transcription, translation, and interpretation services would be well-positioned to leverage this tender to enhance their business portfolios, as the FCA is seeking a reliable supplier to meet their ongoing language service needs over the next five years.

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Notice Title

Transcription, Translation and Interpreter Services

Notice Description

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is establishing a contractual mechanism with one Supplier to provide verbatim digital/tape transcription, court stenography, written translation and both telephone and face-to-face interpretation Services to the FCA for a period of four (4) years, with the option to extend for a further one (1) year period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cbf13811-cf07-45b0-9459-7dfc5320e4a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e3ff8ea-562b-4c49-a8b4-3bc8a9ff4c77
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2021 - 1 Aug 2026 Over 5 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 CONDUCT AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
fpsprocurement@fca.org.uk
Contact Phone
+4402070661000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UBIQUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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