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title: "RM1092 Translation & Transcription Services"
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buyer: "SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE"
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# RM1092 Translation & Transcription Services

Buyer: SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66068224-d047-4d24-aaa9-f5e6966241a2

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## Summary

The Serious Fraud Office is procuring translation and transcription services under the title "RM1092 Translation & Transcription Services". This contract, valued at £162,641, is categorized under CPV code 79530000 for translation services. The procurement method used is selective, with the contract awarded following a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 20 April 2020 and will conclude on 20 April 2021, with the tender period having ended on 17 April 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in language services, particularly translation companies with the capability to deliver high-quality outputs for government agencies. As the award has already been conferred to The Bigword Interpreting Services Limited, this may indicate a market trend towards larger established firms. Nonetheless, new entrants and small businesses specialising in niche language services may still find prospects in future contracts within this sector.

## Notice

Call off contract under RM1092 for the provision of translation and transcription services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b90b3bf6-86a9-4b2b-b72d-625bbc4f98df |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2020 - 20 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £162,641 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £162,641 |
| 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 | SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1Y 5BS |
| 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 | THE BIGWORD INTERPRETING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2020 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b90b3bf6-86a9-4b2b-b72d-625bbc4f98df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b90b3bf6-86a9-4b2b-b72d-625bbc4f98df
  18th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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