Award

Sworn translation from English to French

MET OFFICE

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Award

22 May 2018 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has recently completed a public procurement process for sworn translation services from English to French, classified under the CPV code 79530000. The total value of the contract is £10,377.61, and the buying organisation is located in Exeter, South West England. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action, which is suitable for contracts below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 6th February 2018 and concluded on 28th February 2018, with the contract award published on 22nd May 2018.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for translation service providers, particularly those who specialise in sworn translations, to engage with government contracts. Businesses that are agile, have experience in providing high-quality translation services, and are capable of meeting the necessary legal requirements will find themselves well-suited to compete for similar contracts. As public bodies increasingly rely on precise translation services, there is a promising avenue for growth for skilled small and medium-sized enterprises in this field.

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Notice Title

Sworn translation from English to French

Notice Description

Sworn translation from English to French

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-080ca173-bf86-4467-b500-687fd62b2b8d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32f4f6ef-629b-4aa0-ad16-962d9fa2b8bf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£10,377 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,377 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2018 - 28 Feb 2018 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROMOLANG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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