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Transcription Services - CMA

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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30 Jan 2024 at 15:23

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25 Jan 2024 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has awarded a contract for Transcription Services. The tender had a value of £195,960 and was procured through a selective process with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set from February 1, 2024, to January 31, 2026. The buying organisation, CMA, is based in London, England. The contract was awarded on January 17, 2024, and the tender period ended on December 1, 2023.

This tender for Transcription Services by CMA presents opportunities for SMEs and professional organisations. Businesses in the services sector, specifically those offering audio transcription services or related professional services, would be well-suited to compete. The contract value, procurement method, and the buyer's details indicate a focus on high-quality service delivery and long-term partnerships. Interested businesses should note the procurement stage has concluded, and the awarded supplier for this contract is Epiq Europe Ltd.

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Notice Title

Transcription Services - CMA

Notice Description

Audio Transcription Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6c01774-e121-4ef4-9901-fa3432303148
Current Stage
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

72212980 - Programming languages and tools development services

98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£195,960 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£195,960 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jan 2026 2-3 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
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1B 4AD
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EPIQ EUROPE

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