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Provision of Translation Services from English into Arabic

FCO SERVICES

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12 May 2020 at 08:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves FCO Services, based in Milton Keynes, which has completed a tender titled "Provision of Translation Services from English into Arabic". This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically classified as translation services (CPV code: 79530000). The procurement method employed was a limited competitive quotation process, with the contract awarded on 2nd February 2020, and the contract period lasting from 3rd February 2020 to 30th June 2023. The total value of the contract amounted to £15,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in translation services to engage with a governmental buyer. Companies with expertise in language services, particularly those capable of translating between English and Arabic, would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar forthcoming contracts. The ongoing need for translation services within governmental projects can lead to sustained business growth for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Translation Services from English into Arabic

Notice Description

Call off from FCO Services Contract Ref: XLY120/069/19 Additional information: n/a

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92fe3809-0b85-4b6e-b551-7734dcb9fdea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c586753c-b010-479b-951e-d4e4efa206da
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
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2020 - 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

MOHAMMED ZIAD TARAKJI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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