Award

Interpretation Services to the British Embassy Tokyo and BCG Osaka

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Mar 2022 at 09:49

Award Notice
Tender

25 Nov 2021 at 02:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking providers for Interpretation Services to the British Embassy Tokyo and BCG Osaka. This procurement falls under the Translation services category and is located across various addresses in the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the Award stage, having concluded on 8 December 2021, with a contract period set from 16 March 2022 to 15 March 2023. The total value of the contract is £33,333.33, awarded through a competitive quotation process due to its limited procurement method.

This opportunity presents a potential for growth for businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services. Suitable competitors would include companies experienced in providing language services for governmental or diplomatic contexts, particularly those equipped to handle the cultural and logistical nuances associated with international contracts. Firms looking to expand their portfolio in public sector service provision, especially in international settings, would benefit significantly from engaging in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interpretation Services to the British Embassy Tokyo and BCG Osaka

Notice Description

Interpretation Services to the British Embassy Tokyo and BCG Osaka

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed80b586-3b76-4254-8015-3a9f3a16d406
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36178655-0f67-4df8-a3d4-b8413ec1b990
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£33,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,333 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2022 - 15 Mar 2023 6-12 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
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
1
Supplier Name

SIMUL INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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