Award

Provision of Multilingual Translation Services

FCO SERVICES

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

30 Dec 2020 at 16:25

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves FCO Services, based in Milton Keynes, which has recently completed a tender entitled "Provision of Multilingual Translation Services". This contract falls under the services industry, specifically focusing on translation services classified under CPV code 79530000. The tender was active until June 30, 2019, with the resultant contract commencing on July 1, 2019, and concluding on June 30, 2023. The total contract value awarded to Wessex Translations was £20,000, which was encapsulated through a Sub OJEU contract method.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in translation services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are innovative and agile in their offerings. With the active contract now in its later stages, businesses in the translation sector can consider networking with FCO Services for future opportunities as the current contract nears completion. Opportunities may also arise from shared projects or sub-contracting possibilities, particularly in governmental and diplomatic environments where multilingual support is crucial.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Multilingual Translation Services

Notice Description

Call off from FCDO Services Ref: XLY120/071/19 Additional information: n/a

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2bacd76f-5350-4c9a-b4b8-b62a836fe127
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a76df117-b9c5-4e66-8e30-7649a12f522d
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 - Sub OJEU Contract
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
30 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2023 4-5 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-2bacd76f-5350-4c9a-b4b8-b62a836fe127-2020-12-30T16:25:22Z",
    "date": "2020-12-30T16:25:22Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-2bacd76f-5350-4c9a-b4b8-b62a836fe127",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "7620127206-4",
        "title": "Provision of Multilingual Translation Services",
        "description": "Call off from FCDO Services Ref: XLY120/071/19 Additional information: n/a",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "79530000",
            "description": "Translation services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "MK19 7BH"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 20000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Other - Sub OJEU Contract",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2019-06-30T01:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2019-07-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2023-06-30T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-148128",
            "name": "FCO SERVICES",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "FCO SERVICES"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Hanslope Park",
                "locality": "MILTON KEYNES",
                "postalCode": "MK19 7BH",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "PurchasingEnquiries@fco.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-133355",
            "name": "WESSEX TRANSLATIONS",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "WESSEX TRANSLATIONS"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "SO51 8JJ"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-148128",
        "name": "FCO SERVICES"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-2bacd76f-5350-4c9a-b4b8-b62a836fe127-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2019-06-30T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2020-12-30T16:25:22Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 20000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-133355",
                    "name": "WESSEX TRANSLATIONS"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2019-07-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2023-06-30T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a76df117-b9c5-4e66-8e30-7649a12f522d",
                    "datePublished": "2020-12-30T16:25:22Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}