Tender

600000

NATIONAL CRIME AGENCY

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Tender

19 Feb 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

The National Crime Agency (NCA) is soliciting tenders for a contract titled "English Audio Transcription Services," classified under administration services, with a total value of £600,000. This tender is currently in the active planning stage and provides for a four-year term, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The deadline for submissions is set for 23 March 2021. Tenderers must ensure that all services are delivered within the UK, complying with strict NCA security requirements, including personnel undergoing necessary security clearance checks.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transcription services, particularly those with capabilities for secure operations in both on-site and off-site settings. Companies that hold expertise in handling sensitive information and that meet the NCA's stringent security measures are well-positioned to compete. This contract could be especially beneficial for firms with experience in providing legal, administrative, or office-support services, who can adapt to the unique requirements of the criminal investigation context.

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Notice Title

600000

Notice Description

A 4 year contract is required to provide English audio transcription services on secure premises, either at NCA sites or off-site on supplier premises. This material may be, but is not limited to, interviews of victims and witnesses as part of a criminal investigation. The NCA requires: - a transcription service from audio recorded media; - production of a transcription to be in accordance with NCA security requirements; - maintenance of auditable records for the receipt, secure storage and return of recordings; - data in transit and at rest may be in the UK only; - provider needs to be located in the UK; -all personnel employed on this framework agreement must undergo the HMG requirements in respect of the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and must hold or be prepared to undertake SC Enhanced level security clearance. Lot 1 - On site Lot 2 - Off Site An initial 4 year contract is required with an option to extend for 2 years at yearly intervals (4 + 1 + 1).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The NCA requires providers for this lot to deliver an English audio transcription service at secure NCA premises.

Renewal: The initial contract will be for 4 years but with an option to extend by 2 years at yearly intervals (4 + 1 + 1).

Lot 2

The NCA requires a provider that can deliver an English audio transcription service at secure off-site premises.

Renewal: The initial contract will be for 4 years but with an option to extend for a further 2 years at yearly intervals (4 + 1 +1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0294af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003409-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

79100000 - Legal services

79500000 - Office-support services

79551000 - Typing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL CRIME AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
daren.mills@nca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7565202907

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
B3 2WH
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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