Tender

The Provision of Off-Site Transcription, Typing and Equipment Maintenance Services

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

31 Mar 2017 at 08:59

TenderAmendment

30 Mar 2017 at 12:56

TenderAmendment

20 Mar 2017 at 15:48

Tender

17 Mar 2017 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeking to establish a contract for "The Provision of Off-Site Transcription, Typing and Equipment Maintenance Services." This tender, identified as RM 3818, is classified under the services procurement category, with a total value of £23.6 million GBP over an initial contract period of four years, beginning on 1st June 2018, and a potential extension of one year. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, and bids should be submitted by 24th April 2017. The successful service provider will be required to operate from secure premises within the UK and provide primarily English to English transcription services, with some limited Welsh transcription.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transcription and typing services, particularly those with capabilities in digital solutions and data analytics to align with the DWP's vision of increased digitalisation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this a suitable opportunity, especially if they can demonstrate innovation and flexibility to meet the requirements outlined in the Invitation to Tender. Businesses that excel in operational efficiency and possess strong supplier management skills will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Off-Site Transcription, Typing and Equipment Maintenance Services

Notice Description

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) (referred to hereafter as the Contracting Authority) is seeking to establish a Contract with a single Contractor for The Provision of Off-Site Transcription, Typing and Equipment Maintenance Services for an initial period of forty-eight (48) months, with an option to extend for up to a further twelve (12) month period by giving the Supplier no less than three (3) months' advance notice. Any extension will be exercised at the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority. As part of the delivery of Contracting Authority's 2020 Vision of being 'Digital By Default', the Contracting Authority is committed to delivering innovative, cost effective services to its customers, whilst developing excellent supplier and stakeholder relationships and increasing the use of digital solutions to interact with citizens and stakeholders to deliver its business objectives. Therefore increased digitalisation of services by 2020, will increase the emphasis on the use of data and analytics to inform the Contracting Authority in moving further towards "The Prevent Agenda". The Contracting Authority is looking for collaboration and flexibility to drive value, benefits and savings through innovation and industry best practice to deliver opportunities to achieve high levels of automation. The Transcription Typing and Equipment Maintenance Services required to be provided are more particularly described in the Invitation to Tender ("ITT") Attachment 4a - Specification (Contract Schedule 1). The Contracting Authority's security requirements, stipulate that the service is provided from secure office premises within the UK. This Transcription service will be primarily be transcription of English to English, with some limited requirement for Welsh to Welsh transcription. It is important to note that Written Translation of Foreign Languages and Interpreting services are not within the scope of this procurement. Additional information: For a detailed breakdown of additional information, please refer to section VI.3 of the published Contract Notice on Tenders Electronic Daily.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1d80005-f3bd-4bdc-8a5f-5d770f205f90
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

50 - Repair and maintenance services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

32353000 - Sound recordings

50342000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio equipment

75230000 - Justice services

79500000 - Office-support services

79821100 - Proofreading services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,600,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2018 - 31 May 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
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
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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