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The Provision of Written Translation Services - Ministry of Defence

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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12 Jan 2018 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to "The Provision of Written Translation Services" for the Ministry of Defence, managed by the Crown Commercial Service. The contract, classified under CPV code 79530000 (Translation services), is located across various delivery addresses including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. This selective tendering process concluded on 20 October 2017, with an awarded contract valued at £101,744 beginning on 22 November 2017 and set to end on 21 November 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the translation services industry, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality linguistic solutions. Businesses with experience in governmental contracts or expertise in specified languages are encouraged to compete, as this framework agreement offers a chance to establish reliable relationships with a major public sector buyer.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Written Translation Services - Ministry of Defence

Notice Description

Google folder

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9789f8ca-b31a-414c-ac21-08cf2dc2fe4a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£101,744 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£101,744 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
22 Nov 2017 - 21 Nov 2019 1-2 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANGUAGE EMPIRE

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