Tender

CPG/2516/2018 - Interpretation Services for the British Embassy Tokyo and British Consulate-General Osaka

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

05 Feb 2018 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is conducting an open procurement process for the contract titled "CPG/2516/2018 - Interpretation Services for the British Embassy Tokyo and British Consulate-General Osaka". This tender falls under the category of Other community, social and personal services and is based in the United Kingdom. The tender submission deadline is 28th February 2018. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2018 and will run until 31st March 2019. Interested parties must register on the specified portal to access the tender documents.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for interpreting service providers, particularly those with capabilities in various specialised fields such as trade, finance, and international law. Businesses that can respond quickly with qualified interpreters, equipment provisions, and adhere to data protection requirements will be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract aligns with their strengths, given the emphasis on flexible service delivery and expert knowledge in a diverse range of subjects.

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Notice Title

CPG/2516/2018 - Interpretation Services for the British Embassy Tokyo and British Consulate-General Osaka

Notice Description

The Embassy needs to identify framework contract holder(s) that has many first class interpreters. The contractor must be able to: a. Provide simultaneous and consecutive interpreters with short notice b. Provide interpreters who can cover areas such as trade and investment, media, policy, defence, nuclear, cyber security, energy, science, innovation, medical, environment, finance, economic, sports, international laws, regulations and consular matters. c. Provide pricing schedule which shall be valid thoughout the duration of the contract d. Meet data protection and confidentiality requirements e. Provide necessary equipments such as headphones, interpretation equipments, etc. Additional information: Please register with the portal by using the following URL: https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ then navigate to Project _1622 / ITT _2170. Registering is quick, easy and free and is the only way in which you will be able to review the tender documents. Quotes not submitted via the BRAVO portal will not be considered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bdc9bbed-11a6-44cc-9daf-8e488aeecf2b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/030ad26f-6079-4d30-924e-67b053d5710f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
APAC Procurement
Contact Email
apac.procurement@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
6328582200

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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