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title: "CCCT/778 Provision of DE&S Non-Spoken Communication Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2023-06-30"
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# CCCT/778 Provision of DE&S Non-Spoken Communication Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57a5c3e3-ec1a-451d-a927-a62ae255de2c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of DE&S Non-Spoken Communication Services. The contract, valued at £200,000 GBP, was awarded to thebigword Group Limited following a selective procurement process. The contract period is from June 30, 2023, to June 30, 2025. The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England, initiated this tender, which falls under the services category. The tender deadline was on June 14, 2023.

This awarded contract by the Ministry of Defence presents business opportunities for companies specializing in interpretation services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete for this contract. Businesses located in the United Kingdom or European countries could benefit from bidding for this opportunity, which involves providing non-spoken communication services to the Ministry of Defence. The procurement method involved calling off from a framework agreement, offering a chance for eligible suppliers to secure a contract with the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

Contract award notice for Provision of DE&S Non-Spoken Communication Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05fb6b20-275b-4507-8114-6aea25fb0ac2 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THEBIGWORD GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2023 at 11:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05fb6b20-275b-4507-8114-6aea25fb0ac2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05fb6b20-275b-4507-8114-6aea25fb0ac2
  30th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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