Award

Provision of Multilingual Translation Services

FCDO SERVICES

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13 Jul 2021 at 10:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Provision of Multilingual Translation Services" was conducted by FCDO Services. This tender falls within the services industry category and took place in Milton Keynes, England. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation, and the contract period spans from 15 April 2021 to 30 June 2023. The tender period ended on 14 April 2021, with a contract value of £50,000 awarded to SDL Sheffield Ltd, marking the tender as complete.

This opportunity presents a growth avenue for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in translation services. Businesses well-suited for this tender would include those with proven experience in providing multilingual translation capabilities. By engaging in such contracts, these companies can enhance their portfolio, building relationships with government organisations while expanding their service offerings in a competitive market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Multilingual Translation Services

Notice Description

Call off from FCOS Contract Ref: XLY120/071/19 Additional information: n/a

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-006ef874-06b9-44c5-8acd-3795b999fe7c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/505b9921-e52c-4c4f-8a51-63af6934f59b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SDL SHEFFIELD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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