Award

Provision of Multilingual Translation Services

FCO SERVICES

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04 Jun 2020 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Provision of Multilingual Translation Services" was conducted by FCO Services, based in Milton Keynes, England. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on translation services (CPV code: 79530000). The procurement method was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 20th April 2020, and the contract period began on 21st April 2020, lasting until 30th June 2020, with a total contract value of £20,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in translation services, allowing them to engage with a prominent buyer in the public sector. Businesses that can offer multilingual translation capabilities, particularly those with experience in framework agreements, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. This engagement could facilitate growth and expand their presence within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Provision of Multilingual Translation Services

Notice Description

Call off from FCO Services Contract Ref: XLY120/071/19 Additional information: N/A

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41951c9b-18c2-4b22-9443-00616966494e
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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCO SERVICES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasingenquiries@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01908 516940

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

WESSEX TRANSLATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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