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title: "DHSC Independent Inquiry - Transcription/Translation Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2022-03-15"
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# DHSC Independent Inquiry - Transcription/Translation Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb8b85d0-5b90-4c29-a8f9-3810b8064a55

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "DHSC Independent Inquiry - Transcription/Translation Service" was initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care. This service falls under the Translation Services category and is located in London, England. The procurement used a selective method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 2nd March 2022, and the contract is set to commence from 7th March 2022, lasting until 31st July 2023. The total contract value is £69,970.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations with capabilities in translation and transcription services. Companies that offer face-to-face translation services or have experience working with public sector inquiries would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this process can help businesses expand their portfolios and foster long-term relationships with government entities.

## 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/2e4c0505-cc1f-4827-b49c-5099e6875e6a |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 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 | £69,970 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| 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

- 15 Mar 2022 at 13:44 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e4c0505-cc1f-4827-b49c-5099e6875e6a
- 15 Mar 2022 at 13:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46323791-c8cd-40e5-a6fc-c94579d3ccf8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e4c0505-cc1f-4827-b49c-5099e6875e6a
  15th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46323791-c8cd-40e5-a6fc-c94579d3ccf8
  15th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000HZFk/w_GaFGnKO2qQpvOVBszvxSID1HcHFMNpPAw6B2Lga88
  20220314_DHSC_67209_DALanguages_FullerPublicInquiryRedacted

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