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Provision of Multilingual Translation Services

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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21 Mar 2022 at 13:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has completed a procurement process for the provision of multilingual translation services, with a contract valued at £30,000. The procurement was conducted under a limited method, specifically through a competitive quotation below the threshold. The contract period spans from 1st March 2022 to 31st March 2022, and the tender process ended on 28th February 2022. The project falls within the services industry, particularly focusing on translation services, and is located in Milton Keynes, England.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the translation services sector, particularly those with capabilities in multilingual communication. Companies that can deliver quality translation and localisation services may find this contract aligns well with their expertise, enabling them to establish or enhance their relationship with a prominent government buyer. Engaging in such contracts can significantly bolster their business growth and visibility in the market.

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Notice Title

Provision of Multilingual Translation Services

Notice Description

Call off From FCDO Services Framework Ref: XLY120/071/19?? Additional information: Call off From FCDO Services Framework Ref: XLY120/071/19??

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3083e89-7516-4cea-bf46-ca94783579c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/786bbc3f-5346-4c03-960e-3d4fc9248d58
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
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

WESSEX TRANSLATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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