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title: "Document Handling and Transcription Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-84b16945-493a-465a-b2a2-a997abf3a36c"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Document Handling and Transcription Services

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84b16945-493a-465a-b2a2-a997abf3a36c

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) has successfully awarded a contract for Document Handling and Transcription Services to OPUS 2 INTERNATIONAL LIMITED. The contract, valued at £171,520 in GBP, involves IT services for consulting, software development, and internet support. The procurement method used was a mini-competition from a framework. The contract period is from 9th May 2024 to 8th May 2025. The tender was completed, with the tender period ending on 24th January 2024. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and is now at the award stage.

This procurement opportunity by DfT offers a lucrative chance for businesses providing IT services, particularly those focusing on consulting and software development. SMEs and VCSEs are deemed suitable for this contract. The location of service delivery is at the Department for Transport (DfT) in London, England, with the postal code SW1P 4DP. Interested businesses specialised in the outlined industry categories should explore this opportunity for potential business growth and collaboration within the specified contract period.

## Notice

This Contract shall enable DfT's Cranston Inquiry Team to procure Opus 2 Documents Handling and Transcriptions services for inquiries and other legal hearings. They will bundle documents taken from Relativity and prepare them for electronic presentation in Inquiry hearings. They will also provide a live transcript of the Hearings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c5b666f-da27-429f-9b65-cc433f8fa10b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Mini Competition from a Framework |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 May 2024 - 8 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £171,520 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £171,520 |
| 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DP |
| 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 | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPUS 2 INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2024 at 13:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c5b666f-da27-429f-9b65-cc433f8fa10b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c5b666f-da27-429f-9b65-cc433f8fa10b
  7th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d87bea33-b50c-4bc1-b627-24a8f72a9ff9
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/efc50cc6-0cef-401b-be5f-d2f6f34b18d8
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