Department for Work and Pensions · Awarded contract
Awarded

Award of 3-Month Language Services Contract to thebigword Group Ltd by DWP

Awarded 01 Jan 2022

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Awarded01 Jan 2022
Value£1,731,609.00
Supplierthebigword Group Ltd
AgencyDepartment for Work and Pensions
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 4y 7mo ago3mo term
Awarded 1 Jan 2022Expired 30 Mar 2022

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The Department for Work and Pensions awarded a contract to thebigword Group Ltd for language services under a 3-month direct award from the CCS Language Services Framework RM6141 - Lot 1 - National Managed Service.

The contract value is AUD 1,731,609.

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