Award

Provision of Translation Services from French & German into English

FCO SERVICES

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17 Dec 2019 at 11:02

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17 Dec 2019 at 10:22

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Translation Services from French & German into English" was conducted by FCO Services, located in Milton Keynes, England. This tender, classified under translation services, was initiated through a selective procurement method and involved a competitive dialogue, with the contract award announced on 2nd September 2019. The contract value was £20,000, and it covers a delivery period from 3rd September 2019 until 30th June 2023. The tender period concluded on 2nd September 2019.

This translation services contract offers opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in language translation and localisation. Businesses specialising in providing high-quality translation services, particularly those familiar with both French and German language nuances, would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. The longstanding contract period also implies ongoing demand for services, encouraging firms to establish lasting relationships with the contracting authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Translation Services from French & German into English

Notice Description

Call off from FCO Services Contract Ref: XLY120/056/19 Additional information: N/A

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2eef4530-641e-4ba6-9b66-4dff94a66db5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a70126-ae36-470b-9a2e-ddf07f96a979
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue (above 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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2019 - 30 Jun 2023 3-4 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
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasingenquiries@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

M S DOLMAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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