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title: "Translation Services"
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# Translation Services

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d4c3a02-6dec-415a-9565-b00adca8919d

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## Summary

Ofcom has awarded a contract for translation services to THEBIGWORD INTERPRETING SERVICES LIMITED. This contract, titled "Translation Services," falls under the industry category of translation services (CPV: 79530000) and is based in London, at the postal code SE1 9HA. The procurement stage is 'Award,' with the contract period commencing on 1st September 2024 and ending on 31st August 2028. The contract was awarded following a selective procurement method executed as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Language Services Framework RM6141 Lot 1. Key dates include the tender period ending on 30th July 2024 and the award published on 11th November 2024. The contract has a value of £160,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in translation and transcription services. The awarded contract's duration and value ensure a stable revenue stream and the potential to expand service offerings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to participate in similar future tenders due to the suitability criteria set by Ofcom. Businesses with a robust framework for handling diverse language translation needs will find such contracts advantageous for growth and enhanced industry presence.

## Notice

Ofcom had a requirement for a "call-off" contract with a Translation company for the provision of a translation and transcription service of audio and video content, and related material, in other languages into English. The contract award is on a 2+2 year basis. Additional information: A further competition was run off of the Crown Commercial Services Language Services Framework RM6141 Lot 1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ff8eb71-aa89-493f-b0ad-b9600d5657f7 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| 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 | OFCOM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2024 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ff8eb71-aa89-493f-b0ad-b9600d5657f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ff8eb71-aa89-493f-b0ad-b9600d5657f7
  11th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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