Award

Provision of Translation Services

FCDO SERVICES

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Award

30 May 2025 at 12:10

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by FCDO Services focused on the provision of translation services, classified under CPV 79530000, and located in Milton Keynes, England (postcode MK19 7BH). This contract fell under a services category and was procured through a limited competitive quotation method, indicating it was below the threshold. The tender process has now reached the award stage, with significant dates including a tender period that ended on 16 April 2025 and a contract period running from 17 April 2025 to 30 June 2025. The awarded contract notice was published on 30 May 2025.

This procurement opportunity supports business growth by engaging small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering specialised translation services. Such businesses, particularly those with expertise in linguistic services, can leverage this contract to enhance their reputation and secure further opportunities within the public sector. Given the targeted and limited nature of this competitive quotation, SMEs with a bespoke service offering in translation services are ideally positioned to compete in this space. The successful award to JEAN-PIERRE LICHTLE suggests an emphasis on quality and specialised skill sets unique to SMEs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Translation Services

Notice Description

Call off from FCDO Services: XLY120/070/19

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e579903d-d29e-49b7-a643-54f78c76fb31
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2e45a46-b21d-41ea-b046-1d2d49a94d1f
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 1-6 months
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
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

JEAN-PIERRE LICHTLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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