Award

Provision of Multilingual Translation Services

FCO SERVICES

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Award

12 May 2020 at 11:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves FCO Services, which is based in Milton Keynes, England, that is seeking to contract for the provision of Multilingual Translation Services in the services industry. The tender, initiated as an open procurement method, was published on 12 May 2020 and marked as complete after the award made on 3 February 2020. The contract period commenced on 4 February 2020 and extends until 30 June 2023, with a total contract value of £20,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the translation services sector. Businesses that specialise in multilingual translation and localisation would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, enabling them to secure valuable experience and establish lasting relationships with government agencies like FCO Services. Engaging in such procurements can help enhance business visibility and lead to further growth in the expanding public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Multilingual Translation Services

Notice Description

Call off from FCO Services Contract ref: XLY120/071/19 Additional information: n/a

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c050f71-2b2b-4699-b733-a4a6bc8e76d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8d3cd69-6cf7-425f-9e6c-776992a96b9b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2020 - 30 Jun 2023 3-4 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
FCO 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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