Award

Provision of Translation Services from French & German into English

FCO SERVICES

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Award

02 Oct 2019 at 10:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is for the provision of translation services from French and German into English, initiated by FCO Services, located in Milton Keynes, England. This contract falls under the goods category, with a total value of £10,000. The procurement method employed was selective, following a competitive dialogue process above the threshold. The tender period concluded on 15th July 2019, while the contract commenced on 16th July 2019 and is set to expire on 30th June 2023. The award for this contract was published on 2nd October 2019.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in translation services, particularly those capable of translating from French and German into English. Businesses involved in language services, including freelance translators and translation companies, would be well-suited to pursue similar contracts, given the growing demand for multilingual support in various sectors. The competitive nature of the procurement process highlights the importance of demonstrating expertise and reliability in delivering high-quality translation services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Translation Services from French & German into English

Notice Description

Translation Services. Call off from FCO Services Contract Ref: XLY120/056/19 Additional information: N/A

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-94217608-40dc-45ba-bd23-ef97933f6261
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/252c5834-eb9f-4256-8beb-1a64021945ee
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
15 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 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

LYNDA CONNERTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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