Award

Provision of Multilingual Translation Services

FCDO SERVICES

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Award

20 Aug 2021 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the provision of Multilingual Translation Services was conducted by FCDO Services, located in Milton Keynes, England. This tender, classified under translation services (CPV code: 79530000), utilised a limited procurement method through competitive quotations. The tender period concluded on 11 August 2021, with a contract awarded on the same day, valued at £301,122.48. The contract is active from 12 August 2021 until 31 March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in translation and language services, particularly those with capabilities in multilingual support. Businesses that can deliver high-quality, efficient translation solutions are well-suited to compete in this sector, which is vital for government communication and service accessibility, enabling them to leverage their expertise for potential growth and engagements with governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

Provision of Multilingual Translation Services

Notice Description

Call off From FCDO Services Framework Ref: XLY120/071/19 Additional information: n/a

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-047ab827-3f47-4e5e-9b8a-9a32ad441f78
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2daf71c7-e2bf-4f9e-bade-9cbbae0a740d
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
£301,122 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£301,122 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasingenquiries@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

WESSEX TRANSLATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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