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Translation Services for Department for International Trade

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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11 Apr 2021 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade is seeking Translation Services to support the transition of international trade agreements. This procurement, which falls under the business services category, has a total contract value of £150,000 and was completed with the contract period spanning from 17th November 2020 to 31st March 2021. The procurement process was executed through a selective method, utilizing a call-off from a framework agreement. Key milestones included the tender period deadline that closed on 13th November 2020.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for specialised businesses in translation and language services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with experience in supporting governmental organisations and a proven track record in managing contracts of similar scope would be well-positioned to compete in future contracts linked to international trade agreements. Engaging with the Department for International Trade could enhance visibility and lead to further growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

Translation Services for Department for International Trade

Notice Description

Provision of Translation Services to support Department for International Trade with transitioned international trade agreements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9601a978-22fe-46c3-a2d1-54ac8f22f32e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f50b00a0-5fe0-4a71-b0c5-9c61e8a6211c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0TL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANGUAGE EMPIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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