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English to Arabic Translation

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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10 Jan 2018 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives, located in Richmond, England, has completed a procurement process involving the translation of catalogue descriptions from UK English to standard modern formal Arabic (Fusha). This tender, titled "English to Arabic Translation," was initiated as a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 5 December 2017, and the contract is active from 4 January 2018 to 30 November 2018, with a total value of £150,000.

This opportunity may create significant growth potential for translation and language service providers, particularly those skilled in translating into Arabic. Businesses that specialise in language services, including those offering expertise in communication and telecommunication, administrative support, or consulting services, would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders with governmental organisations like The National Archives.

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Notice Title

English to Arabic Translation

Notice Description

The National Archives (TNA) requires translation to be completed for catalogue descriptions that are being created by TNA's catalogue team, from UK English to standard modern formal Arabic (Fusha).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf322dd0-781d-4b3a-baa8-2fae4991def0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2018 - 30 Nov 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

K INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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