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title: "Language Services Provision - Award Notice"
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buyer: "FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE"
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# Language Services Provision - Award Notice

Buyer: FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-794eaac2-218f-49db-82de-46b482bd77a2

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## Summary

The Financial Ombudsman Service, based in London, has announced the award of a contract for language translation services, classified under CPV code 79530000. This procurement process falls under the services category and follows a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £100,000, was awarded to thebigword on 11th October 2024, with the contract period starting from 1st February 2025 and ending on 31st January 2026. This award notice was published on 14th February 2025, following a tender period that ended on 27th August 2024.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in language translation services to engage with a significant public sector client. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this procurement process, given the suitability criteria specified by the Financial Ombudsman Service. Businesses capable of providing reliable and efficient translation services can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio, expand their market presence, and foster growth through participation in public procurement.

## Notice

Award notice of a contract for language translation services. Due to recent staff changes, unfortunately the publication of the award notice within the required time was overlooked. Additional information: Due to recent staff changes, unfortunately the publication of the award notice within the required time was overlooked.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54c06bac-aa7e-491c-93c3-fc1d520770cd |
| 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 | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 9SR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## 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

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2025 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54c06bac-aa7e-491c-93c3-fc1d520770cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54c06bac-aa7e-491c-93c3-fc1d520770cd
  14th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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