Award

Contract for the provision of Language Analysis Services

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

02 Dec 2024 at 10:13

TenderUpdate

12 Apr 2022 at 12:55

Tender

11 Apr 2022 at 14:14

Planning

08 Feb 2022 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Secretary of State for the Home Department has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for the provision of Language Analysis Services", classified under CPV code 71620000 (Analysis services). Located in the UK, this procurement falls under the 'services' industry category and involves the delivery of language analysis services to pinpoint the linguistic origin and therefore confirm the country of origin for individuals with doubtful asylum claims. The procurement process utilized an open procedure, reaching its conclusion in June 2022. The contract was awarded to thebigword Group Limited and will commence on 11th November 2024. It runs for three years, ending on 10th November 2027, with an option for a further 12-month extension. The total contract value is GBP 1,151,342.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in language analysis, forensic linguistics, and consultancy services. Businesses with expertise in technical analysis and a track record of providing similar services are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The contract demands the provision of skilled linguistic experts capable of conducting interviews via telephone or video conferencing and producing detailed linguistic analysis reports. Subcontracting opportunities may also be available, making this an attractive opportunity for both direct service providers and subcontracting entities.

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Notice Title

Contract for the provision of Language Analysis Services

Notice Description

The Authority is responsible for the processing of asylum claims. This may be from individuals who are undocumented and for whom there is reason to have doubts about their claimed country of origin. The UK currently uses language analysis methods to support identification of an individual's country of origin. This Contract Award relates to the delivery of a service to analyse individuals' speech via interview to pinpoint linguistic origin and therefore country of origin where an individual's claim of origin is in doubt. Following an Open procurement process, which reached a conclusion in June 2022, the Authority have now concluded the Contract Award, with services commencing 11th November 2024. The contract duration will be 3 years in total, ending 10th November 2027, with the option of a further 12 month extension.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Open procurement for the provision of Language Analysis Services.

Renewal: possible one year extension (12 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0314d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038704-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,151,342 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Mar 2022Expired
Award Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT
Additional Buyers

HOME OFFICE

Contact Name
UKVI Asylum & Protection Procurement Team
Contact Email
asraprocurementteam@homeoffice.gov.uk, asylumprotection.procurement@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

THEBIGWORD GROUP

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