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title: "DHSC: SC&I: Lampard Inquiry Transcription, Translation and Interpretation"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (LONDON)"
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# DHSC: SC&I: Lampard Inquiry Transcription, Translation and Interpretation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (LONDON)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3cc2ad20-c193-4b6a-830c-f948547c97bd

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (London) has awarded a contract titled "DHSC: SC&I: Lampard Inquiry Transcription, Translation and Interpretation" to DA Languages. The contract pertains to the "Interpretation services" industry category and covers a broad range of locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and other worldwide regions. The procurement process was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The important procurement stage for this contract is the award stage, with the contract officially starting on 1st October 2024 and ending on 31st December 2026. The contract was valued at GBP 39,320.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in interpretation, transcription, and translation services. The awarded contract underlines the need for transparency and public engagement, creating a platform for businesses that can deliver high-quality language services in legal and inquiry contexts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suited to compete in such tenders due to their flexibility and specialised skills. Businesses operating in the relevant sectors and regions can substantially benefit from participating in similar procurement opportunities.

## Notice

The Lampard Inquiry (formerly Essex Mental Health Independent Inquiry) was converted to a Statutory Inquiry on the 27 October 2023. The Inquiry is investigating in-patient deaths in mental health settings which took place between 2000 and 2023.The Inquiry's Terms of Reference were published on 10th April 2024. Following conversion, the Inquiry is governed by the Act and the Chair of the Inquiry has also made a decision to adopt the associated Rules. As such the Inquiry will be required to operate transparently which includes ensuring visibility in the public domain, public hearings and evidence sessions, and the publication of evidence and documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6f1ec10-fdcc-4d85-9265-913835e81ecd |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,320 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,320 |
| 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 (LONDON) |
| 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 | DA LANGUAGES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2024 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6f1ec10-fdcc-4d85-9265-913835e81ecd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6f1ec10-fdcc-4d85-9265-913835e81ecd
  1st October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b10c18bb-5504-4097-b3df-60825101cef8
  RM6141-Framework-Schedule-6-Order-Form-v1.0 Lampard Inquiry-Final_Redacted

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