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title: "Language Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS"
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# Language Services

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f063c18-cd54-42c4-9766-be5fce37f470

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## Summary

The procurement process involves H M Revenue & Customs seeking language services, specifically for spoken and non-spoken translation, transcription, and interpretation services. The total contract value is £4.5 million, with the contract period commencing on 31 May 2022 and concluding on 30 June 2025. This tender was awarded on 16 May 2022 and is categorized under the CPV codes for translation and interpretation services. The procurement method used was selective, proceeding via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period having ended on 31 January 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in language services, particularly those that can offer comprehensive solutions in translation and interpreting. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can effectively compete, given the suitability notice indicating support for SMEs, while larger firms with established capabilities may also find this contract appealing. Local businesses in the United Kingdom, especially those based in London or West Yorkshire, may find strategic advantages in submitting competitive bids for servicing this contract.

## Notice

Contract to provide: - Spoken and Non-Spoken Translation, Transcription & Ancillary Services - Spoken Telephone & Spoken and Non-Spoken Video Interpreting - Spoken and Non-Spoken Face to Face Interpreting

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8497edf5-79a4-4c07-b026-979793d0a0a7 |
| 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 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 May 2022 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,500,000 |
| 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 | H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS99 1AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2022 at 17:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8497edf5-79a4-4c07-b026-979793d0a0a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8497edf5-79a4-4c07-b026-979793d0a0a7
  30th June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/65abb320-ae42-440e-b6d3-2d5796bda8ba

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