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title: "DHSC Independent Inquiry - Transcription/Translation Service"
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# DHSC Independent Inquiry - Transcription/Translation Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-964cc4dd-c43d-45f3-ab2f-38f6f9f144e3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "DHSC Independent Inquiry - Transcription/Translation Service" is managed by the Department of Health and Social Care in London, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services industry, specifically focusing on translation services (CPV code 79530000). The tender was completed as of 14 March 2022, with the contract period spanning from 7 March 2022 to 31 July 2023. The procurement method utilised was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement, and the total contract value was £69,970. The tender period ended on 2 March 2022.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and micro enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that specialise in language services, particularly transcription and translation. Given the contract's focus on supporting public inquiry processes, businesses with expertise in providing high-quality transcription of evidentiary materials and face-to-face translation services would be well-suited to compete for future opportunities in this sector, contributing to the ongoing needs of public sector agencies.

## Notice

Full transcription of evidentiary audio files of witness statements in the Public Inquiry. Provision of face to face translation services when interviewing witnesses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77b0087d-9059-45b2-aeb8-efded65efef4 |
| 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 | 16 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2022 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,970 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,790 |
| 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 |
| 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 | DA LANGUAGES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2022 at 16:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77b0087d-9059-45b2-aeb8-efded65efef4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77b0087d-9059-45b2-aeb8-efded65efef4
  16th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000HaF2/KCmGQOS.5BVA86daRhaMlzBnNV_6NBOlfJxVLnobmZM
  20220314_DHSC_67209_DALanguages_FullerPublicInquiryRedacted

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