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AWS Translate Services

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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14 Apr 2025 at 17:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has completed the procurement process for "AWS Translate Services" under the industry category of Programming Services of Application Software (CPV 72212000). The contract, which involves providing document translation deployment and customisation services to MOD's AWS environment, has been awarded through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement, conducted in London, commenced with a tender period ending on 14th January 2025, and the contract period runs from 3rd February 2025 to 31st January 2026. Key dates include the award date of 25th January 2025 and the notice publication date on 14th April 2025. The awarded contract is valued at £60,000 GBP, and the buyer is the Ministry of Defence, headquartered in Whitehall, London.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity particularly for SMEs capable of delivering high-quality programming services. The procurement favoured suppliers like Kainos Software Limited, an SME based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Businesses proficient in AWS services, document translation, and software customisations are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Engaging in such contracts with a substantial governmental body like the Ministry of Defence can provide SMEs with increased visibility, experience in large-scale projects, and potential for future opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AWS Translate Services

Notice Description

To provide document translate deployment and customisations services to MOD's AWS environment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-113e5e67-2af5-4603-8cbb-e1f313fa83e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e98367a9-e45c-42fc-9939-761e66d0a727
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72212000 - Programming services of application software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 6-12 months
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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Gary Hayes
Contact Email
gary.hayes108@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07484681649

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KAINOS SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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