Award

Provision of Translation Services

LONDON & PARTNERS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jan 2020 at 18:44

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

28 Oct 2019 at 09:57

Tender Notice
Tender

25 Oct 2019 at 14:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves London & Partners Limited, which is seeking a provider for translation services. The contract, titled "Provision of Translation Services", falls under the translation services category (CPV code: 79530000) and is based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used is an open procedure (below threshold), with the initial contract period from 8th January 2020 to 7th January 2023, and a total value of £150,000. The tender period closed on 29th November 2019, and the awarded contract was officially published on 12th January 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in translation services, particularly those that support diverse language needs including French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Simplified Chinese. Companies capable of delivering high-quality translations under tight deadlines and with experience in both B2B and B2C marketing will be well-suited to compete. The contract's requirements also favour SMEs, as the chosen supplier must handle various requests with flexibility and efficiency, making it an ideal opportunity for smaller firms looking to expand their client base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Translation Services

Notice Description

Contract Award for Translation Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2c76c82-e803-481a-8ffa-fa8fdf6abd67
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5b295b1-08a3-499c-8760-77f486bbe54a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2020 - 7 Jan 2023 3-4 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
LONDON & PARTNERS LIMITED
Contact Name
Rob Palmer
Contact Email
rpalmer@londonandpartners.com
Contact Phone
020 7234 5687

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2RR
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WESSEX TRANSLATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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