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Contracts Finder Award Notice for Translation Services

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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05 Aug 2022 at 09:53

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27 Jul 2022 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract titled "Contracts Finder Award Notice for Translation Services," with a total value of £114,500. This contract falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on translation services under the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM6141 Lot 2. The procurement process was selective and involved a tender period that concluded on 2 March 2022. The contract commenced on 7 June 2022 and is set to run until 31 March 2024, covering delivery across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in translation, transcription, and related services. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality language services from and into English may find themselves well-suited to compete for future tenders of a similar nature. The contract's focus on comprehensive language solutions implies a need for companies with expertise in linguistic accuracy and cultural context, which could drive growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

Contracts Finder Award Notice for Translation Services

Notice Description

This requirement is for the provision of a comprehensive translation service from and into English in accordance with the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM6141 Lot 2 Translation, Transcription and Ancillary Services; Provides translation, transcription and ancillary services throughout the United Kingdom. Additional information: Documents attached are the redacted winning Tenderer Bid documents, Contract documents and Procurement timescale template.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a2ccb23-2394-4b42-8cae-5a4686d66195
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b838a8ba-c0a2-4236-8f63-373057c5777f
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
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
£114,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£114,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jun 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE
Postcode
OL12 6AE
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rochdale
Electoral Ward
Spotland & Falinge
Westminster Constituency
Rochdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

EMPIRE GROUP (UK

LANGUAGE EMPIRE

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