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title: "Provision of Language Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2467cf55-3e1f-42d2-8c24-183f2fd8f911"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2020-12-18"
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# Provision of Language Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2467cf55-3e1f-42d2-8c24-183f2fd8f911

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care seeking providers for the "Provision of Language Services." This contract falls under the translation services category and is based in the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was selective, appointed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 1st October 2020, with the contract in effect from the same date until 8th March 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £150,000, has been formally announced on 18th December 2020.

This opportunity could significantly benefit language service providers, particularly those skilled in providing translation and functional testing across multiple languages. With a focus on quality assurance for the NHS Track and Trace App, businesses capable of delivering high-quality language support for healthcare-related applications would be well-positioned to compete. Suppliers that offer specialised translation services are encouraged to engage in such public contracts to expand their portfolios and establish relationships with prominent government bodies.

## Notice

Provide Assurance review of the Translations provided as inputs to the Customer Build team to ensure quality of language translations of the NHS Track and Trace App V2. Provide Functional testing in multiple languages (11)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66cc4ca6-7147-48aa-97be-048beceabe4d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 8 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRESTIGE NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2020 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66cc4ca6-7147-48aa-97be-048beceabe4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66cc4ca6-7147-48aa-97be-048beceabe4d
  18th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEtM/Uc99kScIvnbO_pccgcL0HyxXM5EpGxzrI4CVciyzZHQ
  RM1092 Call off order form 3 Prestige Network Ltd and DHSC_Redacted

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