Award

Translations and Interpreting Services for the UKHO

UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE

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Award

03 Oct 2020 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office, which is headquartered in Taunton, UK. The tender titled "Translations and Interpreting Services for the UKHO" is in the award stage, having been published on 3rd October 2020, with an award date of 29th September 2020. This contract, classified under CPV code 79530000 for Translation services, has a total value of £240,000 and spans a period from 15th October 2020 to 14th October 2023. The method used for this procurement was an open procedure. The tender has specific delivery requirements, with services to be provided in the South West region of the UK.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in translation and interpreting services. Businesses that can adeptly deliver language support within the maritime sector or public sector entities would be particularly suited to bid for this contract. The option to extend the contract by an additional year also suggests ongoing work, making it attractive for SMEs looking to establish long-term relationships with a prominent public body like the UK Hydrographic Office.

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Notice Title

Translations and Interpreting Services for the UKHO

Notice Description

This is for the provision of Translations and Interpreting Services for the UK Hydrographic Office. This is a 3 year Contract with an option to extend by up to a further year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-280882ec-299f-45fd-924a-e8ec1d1a7ded
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2c1e66f-9bc7-474d-bb1b-b6bad97d7c6a
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
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
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2020 - 14 Oct 2023 2-3 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
UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stuart.speer@ukho.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44182483865

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 2DN
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Taunton East
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBAL VOICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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