Award

Provision of Translation Services

FCO SERVICES

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Award

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Provision of Translation Services" was conducted by FCO Services, focusing on the category of translation and interpretation services. This tender, part of a new framework aimed at engaging several SME suppliers, took place in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was classified as 'Other', and the tender period ended on 1st July 2015. The awarded contract, valued at £80,000, is active from the start date of 1st July 2015 until 30th June 2018.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in translation and interpretation services, allowing them to engage with a significant governmental framework. Businesses with expertise in providing high-quality language services could leverage their skills to compete effectively, fostering potential growth through collaborations with FCO Services and various other clients that may arise from this framework.

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Notice Title

Provision of Translation Services

Notice Description

New FCO Services Framework for the provision of Translation Services by a number of SME Suppliers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f93bc08-baa4-4b00-b4ee-ee1948809af7
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 -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 201510 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2015 - 30 Jun 2018 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLI London

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VARIOUS - SEE ATTACHMENT

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