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CONTRACT AWARD - Provision of Translation Payslip to Braille Service

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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15 Sep 2017 at 14:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves a contract awarded by the Ministry of Defence for the provision of translation services, specifically translating employee payslips from written text to braille. This contract, valued at £204, falls under the classification of translation services (CPV code 79530000) and has its delivery locations spanning the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 1st September 2017 and will conclude on 31st August 2018. The procurement method used was selective, executed as a call-off from an existing framework agreement, and the tender was first published on 15th September 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in translation services, particularly those that have experience with accessibility and inclusivity projects. Companies that can effectively cater to the needs of clients requiring braille translation services would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Additionally, larger firms like Link Up Mitaka Limited, who successfully secured the contract, illustrate the importance of having established capabilities and resources to meet the requirements outlined by contracting authorities like the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CONTRACT AWARD - Provision of Translation Payslip to Braille Service

Notice Description

The Authority has a requirement for translation services. This is to translate a employee payslip from written text to braille.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a97759a6-d358-4fc7-8488-0880f1cdfa39
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/176f241e-99c2-498e-9021-739c5a2e6998
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
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
£204 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£204 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2018 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EX
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINK UP MITAKA

Further Information

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