Award

FCOS Support for UKVI.Published for completeness, see description for details

HOME OFFICE

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Award

30 Jan 2018 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is overseeing the completion of the procurement process for "FCOS Support for UKVI," which relates to translation services. The contract, valued at £22,767,121, is based in London, United Kingdom. This tender, awarded to FCO Services, is part of an open procurement procedure and has moved beyond the award stage, having started on 1st April 2017 and concluding on 31st March 2020. The tender was published for transparency on 22nd March 2017, and no further submissions are now being accepted as the contract period is complete.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in translation services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in translation and possess the resources to manage substantial contracts may find this a beneficial prospect for growth. Engaging in similar tenders can enhance their visibility and establish a foothold in the public sector, promoting further opportunities for future collaborations.

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Notice Title

FCOS Support for UKVI.Published for completeness, see description for details

Notice Description

FCOS Support for UKVI.This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b1fcfbec-1a67-4580-a998-52e5a1b1ebf7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83285f9e-d0e7-4854-bd47-218b21ef8ed5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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

79530000 - Translation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,767,121 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,767,121 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
John Newton
Contact Email
john.newton@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

FCO SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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