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Provision of Translation Services from English into Arabic

FCO SERVICES

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02 Oct 2019 at 09:26

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01 Oct 2019 at 08:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves FCO Services, which is based in Milton Keynes, England, seeking providers for translation services from English into Arabic. The tender, titled "Provision of Translation Services from English into Arabic," is classified under the CPV code for translation services (79530000). This contract was initiated through a selective procurement method using competitive dialogue, with the tender period concluding on 4th July 2019. The subsequent contract period runs from 5th July 2019 to 31st March 2020, with a total contract value of £10,000. The award of the contract was announced on 1st October 2019.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the language services industry. Companies that specialise in translation and interpretation services, particularly those with experience in governmental or public sector contracts, would be well-positioned to pursue similar opportunities. Engaging in such tenders can significantly enhance a business's visibility and credibility, leading to potential growth and the establishment of long-term client relationships within the public sector.

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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-b5fd17-83b7ff22-887e-43d1-9776-5591806ae475
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6d403a4-ed38-4161-8d9f-a22acf68eb0c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000 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

NAZIH HIJAZI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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