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title: "Provision of Stenography Services for the Intelligence & Security Committee of Parliament"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-255c90da-2986-4999-b221-601eb420d784"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY COMMITTEE OF PARLIAMENT : INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY COMMITTEE OF PARLIAMENT"
published: "2021-05-17"
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# Provision of Stenography Services for the Intelligence & Security Committee of Parliament

Buyer: INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY COMMITTEE OF PARLIAMENT : INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY COMMITTEE OF PARLIAMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-255c90da-2986-4999-b221-601eb420d784

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## Summary

The Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament has awarded a contract for the provision of Stenography Services, specifically seeking suppliers who can provide a pool of 4 to 6 Developed Vetting (DV) cleared stenographers. The procurement process concluded with the award published on 17 May 2021, following a direct method of procurement classified as a single tender action. The contract is valued at £50,000 and is effective from 12 April 2021 until 11 April 2024. This contract falls under the translation services category and serves locations in various territories including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other locations worldwide.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have expertise in providing stenographic services and hold the necessary security clearances. Companies with capabilities in transcription and translation may find this contract well-suited to their offerings, enabling them to engage with governmental bodies and expand their service portfolios. As the demand for high-security stenography services continues, this contract could serve as a stepping stone for SMEs seeking to build a reputation in this niche market.

## Notice

The Customer is seeking a Supplier to provide access to a pool of between 4 and 6 Developed Vetting (DV) cleared stenographers able to produce verbatim transcripts of ISC meetings (usually 2-3 hours, once per week). This contract has been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0b8312b-cb2c-4aae-9bb2-b6dd8fedd223 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Apr 2021 - 11 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY COMMITTEE OF PARLIAMENT : INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY COMMITTEE OF PARLIAMENT |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EPIQ EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 17 May 2021 at 12:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0b8312b-cb2c-4aae-9bb2-b6dd8fedd223

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0b8312b-cb2c-4aae-9bb2-b6dd8fedd223
  17th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e37a20f2-28d9-4ed6-a496-ec1b0104e820
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4ffde38f-17e3-48bb-9324-0d20d0d45574

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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