Award

Provision of Translation Services

FCDO SERVICES

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Award

22 Aug 2025 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the provision of translation services was conducted by FCDO Services, based in Milton Keynes, England. The tender, identified by PNU1006970, falls under the services category with a focus on translation services, classified under CPV code 79530000. The procurement method used was a limited, competitive quotation below the threshold, designed to suit bids from small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The process reached the award stage on 22 August 2025, following the completion of the tender period on 20 July 2025. The contract, valued at £15,000, commences on 21 July 2025 and concludes on 31 December 2025, with services to be delivered in the postal code area MK19 7BH.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in translation services to expand their business by engaging with government procurement processes. Small and medium-sized translation companies can compete effectively due to the procurement method’s suitability criteria that specifically favour SMEs, offering a streamlined opportunity to secure government contracts. With a moderate contract value, it serves as an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to enter or expand their reach within the public sector, while simultaneously building a partnership with an established buyer, FCDO Services.

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Notice Title

Provision of Translation Services

Notice Description

Call from FCDO Services: XLY120/069/19/MZT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1b8abe7-a10f-4b08-9a25-049a9f36a382
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bce9992a-5fb0-4f5b-9744-d3d8445652af
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
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 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
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasingenquiries@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

MOHAMMED ZIAD TARAKJI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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