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Provision of Translation Services

FCDO SERVICES

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13 Jul 2021 at 14:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Translation Services" was conducted by FCDO Services and aimed at the services sector, specifically focused on translation services. The procurement method utilised was a limited competitive quotation due to its value of £10,000, which falls below the threshold for full tender processes. The tender period ended on 21 April 2021, and the resulting contract commenced on 22 April 2021, running until 30 June 2023. The operational location is Milton Keynes, England, with the relevant contract notice being published on 13 July 2021.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in language services and translation to grow their business by bidding for similar contracts in the future. Companies with expertise in providing tailored translation solutions will find this procurement particularly aligned with their capabilities. Interested businesses should consider enhancing their service offerings to compete effectively within the public procurement landscape, especially given the increasing demand for translation and localisation services across various sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Translation Services

Notice Description

Call off from FCDO Services Contract Ref: XLY120/069/19 Additional information: n/a

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cbeea8cb-3ba0-490a-863a-f4162e079445
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24ce95a6-75bb-4eca-890d-0900ca2bd490
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
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
21 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

NAZIH HIJAZI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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