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Request for Information (RFI) Questionnaire

Department for Work and Pensions

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18 Mar 2025 at 10:44

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is initiating early market engagement for a new contract aimed at procuring Language Services across various regions in the United Kingdom, including Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and multiple regions in England. The contract, titled "Request for Information (RFI) Questionnaire," is currently in the planning stage. Interested suppliers are requested to submit a completed RFI questionnaire by 26th March 2025. The procurement falls under the translation and interpretation services industry category.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services to expand their market presence, particularly SMEs and VCSEs. By participating in the early engagement process, suppliers have the chance to influence the scope and direction of the services required, thereby aligning their offerings to meet the DWP's needs effectively. The detailed RFI process encourages constructive feedback and insights, facilitating a competitive edge for businesses with expertise in these areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information (RFI) Questionnaire

Notice Description

We are conducting early market engagement as we are looking to devise the scope of the new DWP contract for Language Services. We are looking toward suppliers in this market to help inform our decision making and would appreciate your views and insight on the services we are looking to procure. We are requesting that suppliers in this market complete a Request for Information (RFI) questionnaire and return it to us via. Jaggaer on 26th March 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d6cdcec8-691a-400a-b811-203a82386857
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53db5ee3-4109-4694-b5ea-524cfd20cf5d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Work and Pensions
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

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