Award

Language Services 24-25 6 month extension

FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE

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Award

31 Jul 2024 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Ombudsman Service has awarded a six-month contract extension for language services to DA Languages Limited. Valued at £66,000, this procurement falls under the translation services category (CPV code 79530000) and is located in London, United Kingdom. The award follows a selective procurement method through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Language Services Framework. The contract period spans from 31 July 2024 to 31 January 2025, ensuring continuity while the ongoing tender process is finalised. Key dates include the contract start on 31 July 2024 and its conclusion on 31 January 2025.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in translation services to demonstrate their capability and potentially secure future contracts with the Financial Ombudsman Service. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged, aligning with the suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in providing high-quality language services and a proven track record in adhering to framework agreements will find this extension a gateway to future collaborations and growth in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Language Services 24-25 6 month extension

Notice Description

6 month contract awarded to incumbent provider DA Languages through the Crown Commercial Services Language Services Framework following a direct award. This contract has been awarded to allow the current tender process sufficient time to conclude.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d070631a-72ec-492c-9ccb-cae0fd4dd9aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79a7b371-4278-4526-8acf-0ab8b0981699
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
£66,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 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
FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 9SR
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DA LANGUAGES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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