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title: "DHSC:NHSPP: Fuller Independent Inquiry - Transcription Service"
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# DHSC:NHSPP: Fuller Independent Inquiry - Transcription Service

Buyer: DHSC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9bb45d82-c686-4071-a7aa-f63e98c8a5b4

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) awarded a contract for the Fuller Independent Inquiry - Transcription Service. This service involves the full transcription of evidentiary audio files of witness statements in the Public Inquiry. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract awarded to D A LANGUAGES LIMITED. The contract value amounts to 73,224 GBP, with a contract period starting on August 1, 2023, and ending on December 31, 2024. The procurement stage was completed, and the contract was signed in October 2023. The location for the service delivery is at 39 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0EU, United Kingdom.

This contract presents an opportunity for translation service providers, particularly those with experience in transcribing audio files for public inquiries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for this tender, given the suitability criteria indicating preference for SMEs. Businesses interested in providing transcription services in the public sector should consider exploring frameworks agreements as a potential avenue for securing similar contracts. The contract period offers a long-term opportunity for steady revenue growth for the successful contractor.

## Notice

Full transcription of evidentiary audio files of witness statements in the Public Inquiry. Additional information: Initially sent to the Supplier in June 2023 for review, however due to the relevant supplier staff being away over the summer period, the Contract was not signed until October 2023. However, work continues in the background.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2ff8f55-b0bc-4850-b34f-ca7f960e3981 |
| 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 | 9 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,224 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,224 |
| 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 | 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 | D A LANGUAGES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2023 at 16:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2ff8f55-b0bc-4850-b34f-ca7f960e3981

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2ff8f55-b0bc-4850-b34f-ca7f960e3981
  9th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5b1ad2b9-f10c-4cfa-bd3f-d87a5d5b8421
  RM6141-Framework-Schedule-6-Order-Form FullySigned_Redacted

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