Tender

Translations and Interpreting Services for the UKHO

UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE

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Tender

24 May 2020 at 15:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office is seeking bids for "Translations and Interpreting Services" in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender is part of an open procurement process, currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 30 June 2020. The contract period is set to commence on 16 October 2020 and will last for three years, with an option for a one-year extension. The relevant industry category is Translation services, with an emphasis on providing essential services to support the UKHO's operational needs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in translation and interpreting services. Businesses with expertise in multilingual communication, particularly those familiar with technical or nautical terminology, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this contract could lead to stable revenue streams over the three-year duration, plus potential extensions, bolstering market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Translations and Interpreting Services for the UKHO

Notice Description

This is for the provision of Translations and Interpreting Services for the UK Hydrographic Office. This is a 3 year Contract with an option to extend by up to a further year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40bf72c1-1d3f-4b1e-b5e3-94936c15cecb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
24 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Oct 2020 - 15 Oct 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 2DN
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Taunton East
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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