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CPT_25_08 Translation Services

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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24 Mar 2025 at 17:54

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract to FCDO Services for the provision of translation services. The initial contract period spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, with the possibility of three additional 12-month extensions, potentially extending until 31st March 2030. The estimated contract value is £60,000 inclusive of VAT. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically translation services (CPV code 79530000), with delivery within the United Kingdom. This direct award contract was finalised on 10th March 2025 and published on 24th March 2025.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in translation services, particularly those that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With a substantial potential duration of up to five years, the contract provides a stable and continuous workflow, beneficial for long-term business planning and growth. Businesses with experience in providing high-quality translation services to the public sector would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. The contract with a prominent organisation like the NAO can also enhance a company's portfolio and reputation in the industry.

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Notice Title

CPT_25_08 Translation Services

Notice Description

The National Audit Office (NAO) awarded a contract to FCDO Services who will be delivering translation services. The new contract will run for an initial period of 2 years from Tuesday 1st April 2025 until Wednesday 31st March 2027, with the option to further extend for a period of up to 3 years (3 periods of 12 months) until Sunday 31st March 2030 at the NAO's discretion. The estimated contract value will be PS60,000 inclusive of VAT over the 5 years duration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e282ba8-4d34-4f66-aa65-7cb2c2833713
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6893735-3f4d-4708-9236-5cb287fbfb63
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FCDO SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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