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title: "DHSC:SCI: Maternity Inquiry Language Services"
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# DHSC:SCI: Maternity Inquiry Language Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89c72fc4-7ddf-4009-b6ca-78eb2efa0f27

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) recently completed the procurement process titled "DHSC:SCI: Maternity Inquiry Language Services," which involves providing transcription and stenography services for documenting witness statements related to a maternity inquiry. The procurement belonged to the services category under CPV classifications for video-conferencing equipment, translation services, and word-processing services. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the total contract value was £150,000. The contract period began on 20th October 2025 and is set to end on 30th June 2026. The location for the delivery is London, England, at postal code SW1H 0EU. The award was made to EPIQ EUROPE, LTD., an SME, on 16th October 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in language and transcription services, particularly those capable of handling legal and formal documentation for public inquiries. SMEs are especially well-suited to compete in such contracts, as evidenced by the award to EPIQ EUROPE, LTD. Companies in the translation and video-conferencing equipment sector could find this contract a gateway to further governmental contracts, aligning with the categories listed under CPV. Participating in such tenders can facilitate business growth through increased visibility and experience in handling significant government projects.

## Notice

Transcription and stenography services required to document the witness statements' for the maternity inquiry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a821bbc-0372-481a-8d9f-241dc5548254 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EPIQ EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 32232000 - Video-conferencing equipment
- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79552000 - Word-processing services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2025 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a821bbc-0372-481a-8d9f-241dc5548254

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a821bbc-0372-481a-8d9f-241dc5548254
  14th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c47d5183-87fa-49b3-9008-048f2628edc4
  DHSC-SC-Maternity Investigation Language Services -Order-Form-Template-and-Schedules-RM6302 Final - signed_Redacted

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