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EHRC 2425-20

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission, based in Manchester, conducted a procurement process under the title "EHRC 2425-20" for translation, interpreting, and transcription services. This contract falls within the services category, specifically targeting areas such as England, Scotland, and Wales in the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Language Services Framework RM6141. Initially, the contract period was set from 4th November 2024 to 6th January 2026, but it has since been updated to extend until 3rd November 2027. The procurement had an award stage, and the successful supplier was DA Languages Ltd, with the award value increased from £30,000 to £63,000. The process was suitable for SMEs but not for voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSE).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in language services to engage in a long-term contract with a reputable government organisation. The extended contract period means stable business and potential scaling for SMEs like DA Languages Ltd, which the commission selected. Businesses with robust management systems, localisation capabilities, and proficiency across multiple languages may find this opportunity especially lucrative, leveraging the scope of work to broaden their service offerings and market reach within the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EHRC 2425-20

Notice Description

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is looking to set up a framework agreement with a single supplier for the provision of translation, interpreting and transcription services. This is a further competition under Lot 1 of the Crown Commercial Services Language Services Framework RM6141.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d365e2f6-24c4-4f27-acdb-f0fd23e0e960
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/517ba74b-7298-47e5-8590-6096a9576327
Current Stage
Award
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2024 - 6 Jan 2026 1-2 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
EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M4 3AQ
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
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
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DA LANGUAGES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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