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SFO-DA Languages-Language Services

SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE

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14 May 2025 at 09:31

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) in London, England, has completed its procurement process for language services under the title "SFO-DA Languages-Language Services". This procurement is classified in the Translation Services industry category, with the contract awarded to D A Languages Ltd, a supplier based in Stretford, Old Trafford. The procurement was initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement, RM6141 L1, using a selective method. The contract service period commenced on 2nd October 2023 and will continue until 2nd October 2025. The award status is active, and the award notice was published on 14th May 2025.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in translation services. D A Languages Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, demonstrated competitiveness in acquiring this award, highlighting the suitability of SMEs for such procurement opportunities. The specific focus on language services offers a chance for businesses within this sector to expand their client base with prestigious organisations like the Serious Fraud Office. Engaging in such contracts enhances credibility and provides exposure in the public sector, paving the way for long-term business development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SFO-DA Languages-Language Services

Notice Description

Call off from a framework agreement RM6141 L1 for language services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e77834ad-3d2a-4441-bdcb-616befbb2d1b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb93fdca-4953-4d46-a6da-1600a33d7ad0
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
SME

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
£49,526 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,526 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2023 - 2 Oct 2025 2-3 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
SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE
Contact Name
Sandra Hamayed
Contact Email
sandra.hamayed@sfo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 20 7084 4890

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 5BS
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D A LANGUAGES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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