Award

Translation Service at Test Sites - COVID-19

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Nov 2020 at 12:53

Award

05 Aug 2020 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Translation Service at Test Sites - COVID-19" has been awarded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), which is based in London, UK. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classification 79530000 for translation services. The procurement process was selective and involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 24th June 2020 and will conclude on 24th June 2021. The total contract value is £329,242.05, as published on 25th November 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in translation services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), given the suitability criteria. Those with experience in executing translation services in various regions across the UK, including London, the East Midlands, and Wales, would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, especially in response to ongoing public health initiatives.

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Notice Title

Translation Service at Test Sites - COVID-19

Notice Description

Translation Service at Test Sites

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e40132ce-d1c6-4d38-bd9e-375e62ecc04f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92aef7d0-e0cd-493c-ba32-b4a0448ae574
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, 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£329,242 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2020 - 24 Jun 2021 1-2 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
Additional Buyers

HEALTH FAMILY

Contact Name
Martin Hartley
Contact Email
martin.hartley@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THEBIGWORD GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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