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Provision of Translation Services from English into Arabic

FCO SERVICES

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process for the title "Provision of Translation Services from English into Arabic" has been completed by FCO SERVICES, located in Milton Keynes, England. This contract falls under the translation services category and has a total value of £15,000. The procurement method used was a selective process, specifically a competitive dialogue above the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 4th July 2019. The contract period is set from 5th July 2019 to 31st March 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the translation sector, particularly those experienced in providing services for governmental or formal engagements. Businesses specialising in language translation, particularly from English to Arabic, could strongly benefit from this contract. The competitive dialogue approach may also allow innovative solutions to be proposed, further enhancing the prospects for those with specialised expertise in translation services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Translation Services from English into Arabic

Notice Description

Translation Services - Call off from FCO Services Contract Ref: XLY120/069/19 Additional information: N/A

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ed07223-9b9e-4337-b484-fcf6b5508be0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abb36ec2-4ebf-4b3d-9634-07277612451c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jul 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 6-12 months
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

MOHAMMED ZIAD TARAKJI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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