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

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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12 Apr 2018 at 01:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Foreign & Commonwealth Office seeking to establish a framework contract for interpretation services required by the British Embassy in Tokyo and the British Consulate-General in Osaka. The tender, titled "CPG/2516/2018 - Interpretation Services," is classified under the industry category of Other community, social and personal services. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 28 February 2018 and the contract expected to commence on 1 April 2018, continuing until 31 March 2021. Interested businesses were required to register on the designated portal to access tender documents and submit quotes.

This tender presents exceptional opportunities for businesses specialising in interpretation and translation services, especially those with expertise in diverse areas such as international law, policy, and finance. Companies that can demonstrate a capacity to provide professional interpreters on short notice, alongside necessary equipment, would be well-suited to compete in this contracting process. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, reflecting the accessibility of this tender for businesses looking to expand their public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/006cdd79-9b6d-4d95-a8a0-59f4f7b0f909
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 20187 years ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2018 - 14 Apr 2021 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ARCHI-VOICE

SIMUL INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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