Award

Provision of Multilingual Translation Services

FCDO SERVICES

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22 Apr 2021 at 13:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the buying organisation, FCDO Services, which is based in Milton Keynes, England. The contract titled "Provision of Multilingual Translation Services" falls under the industry category of translation services, with a total contract value of £40,000. The open procurement process was completed with an award date of 24th January 2021, and the contract period is set from 25th January 2021 to 30th June 2023. The tender period ended on 24th January 2021, indicating that the opportunity has been awarded and is now active.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in translation services to expand their business. Companies with expertise in multilingual translation and a track record of delivering similar services would be particularly well-suited to engage in future tenders from FCDO Services or similar organisations. The focus on translation services indicates a demand for businesses that can offer quality linguistic support, contributing to organisational growth within the government contracting sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Multilingual Translation Services

Notice Description

FCOS Contract Additional information: N/A

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-294c0f94-1f25-4464-9800-3d2f357a3482
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85b2a6d8-5c3c-4562-bcfd-a33df145189a
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jan 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

WESSEX TRANSLATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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