Award

Provision of Interpretation, Translation and Training Services for British Embassy Japan Network

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Oct 2024 at 05:33

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

26 Jun 2024 at 01:54

Tender Notice
Tender

07 Jun 2024 at 03:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has awarded a contract for the provision of interpretation, translation, and training services for the British Embassy Japan Network. The contracting process has advanced to the award stage, with the award notice published on 8th October 2024. The contract, valued at £59,920.81, will run from 16th September 2024 to 15th September 2025. The open procedure method was applied, ensuring an inclusive and competitive procurement environment. The services will be delivered across the United Kingdom and internationally, covering regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. This tender aligns with the Translation services sector under the CPV code 79530000.

For businesses in the interpretation and translation services industry, this contract provides an excellent growth opportunity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the FCDO's preference for involving SMEs in their procurement activities. The awarded supplier, Simul International Inc., based in Japan, demonstrates the open and international nature of this procurement process, allowing for diverse and high-quality competition. Companies with strong capabilities in language services and training, particularly those experienced in serving diplomatic or governmental clients, would find this tender especially suitable. This contract could pave the way for further collaboration with the FCDO and other governmental bodies, opening up a range of future business prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Interpretation, Translation and Training Services for British Embassy Japan Network

Notice Description

Provision of Interpretation, Translation and Training Services for British Embassy Japan.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ee91fe1-efec-4c79-b119-eab8e4b96635
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79913ae0-13c3-4212-8d4f-d688c3e17aaa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£59,520 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,920 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2024 - 15 Sep 2025 6-12 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
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Contact Email
apac.procurement@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMUL INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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