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title: "600000"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0294af"
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buyer: "NATIONAL CRIME AGENCY"
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# 600000

Buyer: NATIONAL CRIME AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0294af

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## Summary

The National Crime Agency (NCA) is soliciting tenders for a contract titled "English Audio Transcription Services," classified under administration services, with a total value of £600,000. This tender is currently in the active planning stage and provides for a four-year term, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The deadline for submissions is set for 23 March 2021. Tenderers must ensure that all services are delivered within the UK, complying with strict NCA security requirements, including personnel undergoing necessary security clearance checks.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transcription services, particularly those with capabilities for secure operations in both on-site and off-site settings. Companies that hold expertise in handling sensitive information and that meet the NCA's stringent security measures are well-positioned to compete. This contract could be especially beneficial for firms with experience in providing legal, administrative, or office-support services, who can adapt to the unique requirements of the criminal investigation context.

## Notice

A 4 year contract is required to provide English audio transcription services on secure premises, either at NCA sites or off-site on supplier premises. This material may be, but is not limited to, interviews of victims and witnesses as part of a criminal investigation. The NCA requires: - a transcription service from audio recorded media; - production of a transcription to be in accordance with NCA security requirements; - maintenance of auditable records for the receipt, secure storage and return of recordings; - data in transit and at rest may be in the UK only; - provider needs to be located in the UK; -all personnel employed on this framework agreement must undergo the HMG requirements in respect of the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and must hold or be prepared to undertake SC Enhanced level security clearance. Lot 1 - On site Lot 2 - Off Site An initial 4 year contract is required with an option to extend for 2 years at yearly intervals (4 + 1 + 1).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The NCA requires providers for this lot to deliver an English audio transcription service at secure NCA premises.

Renewal: The initial contract will be for 4 years but with an option to extend by 2 years at yearly intervals (4 + 1 + 1).

Lot 2

The NCA requires a provider that can deliver an English audio transcription service at secure off-site premises.

Renewal: The initial contract will be for 4 years but with an option to extend for a further 2 years at yearly intervals (4 + 1 +1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003409-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL CRIME AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B3 2WH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 75100000 - Administration services
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79500000 - Office-support services
- 79551000 - Typing services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2021 at 22:56 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003409-2021
- 19 Feb 2021 at 22:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003399-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://ho.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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