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Provision of Translation Services

FCDO SERVICES

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13 Jul 2021 at 15:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Provision of Translation Services" was conducted by FCDO Services, located in Milton Keynes, England. This tender, which belongs to the services industry category, was initiated through a limited procurement method involving a competitive quotation below threshold. The tender period concluded on 21 April 2021, with the contract period running from 22 April 2021 to 30 June 2023. The total value of the contract is £10,000, and the award for this contract was confirmed on 20 April 2021.

This opportunity presents a significant prospect for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in translation and language services. With the nature of this tender focusing on translation services, businesses with expertise in linguistics and a proven track record in delivering high-quality language solutions would be well-positioned to apply. Engaging in such tenders not only allows for potential growth in revenue but also enhances the visibility of SMEs in the public sector arena.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Translation Services

Notice Description

Call off from FCDO Services Contract Ref: XLY120/057/19 Additional information: n/a

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-21cf07ac-8f90-4101-8a2d-084bc5993eb3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3f45538-76d9-4389-bae2-fcc5731d98d9
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
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 2-3 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
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

KL COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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