Award

Provision of Multilingual Translation Services

FCO SERVICES

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Award

14 Nov 2019 at 09:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a contract for the "Provision of Multilingual Translation Services," initiated by FCO Services, a governmental organisation based in Milton Keynes, England. The contract, valued at £20,000, falls under the category of translation services (CPV code: 79530000) and was awarded following a selective procurement method, specifically a competitive dialogue. The tender period concluded on 14th August 2019, with the contract effective from 15th August 2019 to 30th June 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for SMEs with capabilities in multilingual translation services, particularly those specialising in delivering high-quality, diverse language solutions. Agencies with experience in working within governmental frameworks and adhering to stringent quality standards would be well-suited to compete. The awarded contract signifies a demand for responsive and culturally aware translation services, thereby allowing businesses engaged in this industry to expand their operations and expertise in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Multilingual Translation Services

Notice Description

Call off from FCO Services Contract Ref: XLY120/071/19 Additional information: N/A

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b531828-5333-409e-9c8e-c12d35d79c10
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f42d6a38-242c-46c2-aee8-b64763791a2b
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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2019 - 30 Jun 2023 3-4 years
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

WESSEX TRANSLATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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