Award

Provision of Multilingual Translation Services

FCDO SERVICES

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Award

13 Jul 2021 at 08:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by FCDO Services, involves the provision of Multilingual Translation Services, classified under the translation services category. This limited procurement method was carried out through a competitive quotation process and the contract, valued at £271,122, was awarded to Wessex Translations. The tender period concluded on 8 April 2021, and the contract is set to run from 9 April 2021 to 30 June 2023, with contractual obligations based in Milton Keynes, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those that specialise in translation and language services, to enhance their market presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in such processes. Businesses with expertise in multilingual communication and a proven track record in delivering translation services would be well-equipped to compete for similar contracts moving forward.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Multilingual Translation Services

Notice Description

Call off from FCDO Services Contract Ref: XLY120/071/19 Additional information: N/A

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab9573b2-0ae5-4af3-8d21-67d56c579a46
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f018ca30-5844-454c-865d-881d9856e7e4
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
£271,122 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,330 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 2-3 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
FCDO 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

WESSEX TRANSLATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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