Tender

PROVISION OF TRANSLATION SERVICES FOR THE BRITISH EMBASSY JAPAN NETWORK

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

03 Oct 2019 at 07:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently conducting an open tender for the "Provision of Translation Services for the British Embassy Japan Network." This procurement falls under the services category and is based in locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom. The tender period is set to conclude on 25th October 2019, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st November 2019, lasting until 31st October 2020. Interested parties are required to register on the specified eSourcing portal to access tender documents and submit their quotes.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in translation services, particularly those experienced in Japanese and English linguistic translation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as this contract is well-suited for agile companies that can meet the quality and efficiency demands of the British Embassy. Businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in international relations and government contracts would particularly benefit from participating in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF TRANSLATION SERVICES FOR THE BRITISH EMBASSY JAPAN NETWORK

Notice Description

The Japan Network (British Embassy Tokyo and British Consulate-General Osaka) seeks a team of professional, highly experienced and reliable linguists providing high quality translation services from and into Japanese via English. The translation service provider will provide efficient one-stop translation services to meet timelines and various requirements to help the Network to deliver UK government objectives. Additional information: Please register with the portal by using the following URL: https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ then navigate to Project _3619 / ITT _3342. Registering is quick, easy and free and is the only way in which you will be able to review the tender documents. Quotes not submitted via the BRAVO portal will not be considered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1c2544f-7dc1-4742-baba-2931de71b5bb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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