Award

Provision of Interpreting Equipment

FCO SERVICES

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Award

17 Sep 2020 at 09:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves FCO Services seeking the provision of interpreting equipment classified under translation and interpretation services. The procurement method employed was a competitive quotation, which is below the threshold for public tenders. The tender period concluded on 9th March 2020, and the awarded contract commenced on 1st September 2020, continuing until 31st August 2023. The location of the contracting authority is Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes, postcode MK19 7BH, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the interpreting and translation service industry, particularly those capable of providing specialised equipment. Businesses with expertise in this sector should consider competing to fulfil the needs of FCO Services, as the awarded contract is valued at £80,000, indicating a substantial investment in procurement aimed at enhancing communication services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Interpreting Equipment

Notice Description

Provision of Interpreting Equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42a5908d-cd94-442b-9cf8-c5fde95f7589
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7589f53-850e-4054-9797-17016a3d3d51
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

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 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
FCO 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

UBIQUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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