Award

Provision of Translation Services

FCDO SERVICES

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Award

30 May 2025 at 12:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Translation Services" was managed by FCDO Services, located at Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes, England. This contract falls under the services category in the translation services industry (CPV: 79530000). The procurement method employed was a limited competitive quotation, specifically designed for below-threshold procurements. The tender stage has been completed, with key dates including the tender period end date on 21 April 2025 and the contract period spanning from 23 April 2025 to 30 June 2025. The award was made to KL COMMUNICATIONS LTD, an SME, on 22 April 2025, and the details were published on 30 May 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in translation services. It is particularly conducive for SMEs seeking to expand their client base within the public sector. The competitive quotation method indicates a less cumbersome bidding process, potentially lowering the barriers to entry for smaller firms. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality translation services and whose operations are situated close to Milton Keynes or who can manage remote service delivery would be well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Translation Services

Notice Description

Call off from FCDO Services Ref: XLY120/057/19

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-910358b7-c874-47e2-ab39-d5ec319dd7d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d68cfb4-b232-404b-a851-b2f4c674aca0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 1-6 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
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasingenquiries@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

KL COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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