Award

Provision of Translation Services from English into Chinese

FCO SERVICES

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Award

02 Oct 2019 at 09:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the provision of translation services from English into Chinese, managed by FCO Services, a contracting authority located in Milton Keynes, England. The tender was initiated under a selective procurement method, using a competitive dialogue process. The tender period concluded on 11th July 2019, with the awarded contract valued at £17,825.90, which commenced on 12th July 2019 and is due to end on 30th June 2023. The public procurement categorised this tender under goods, specifically focusing on translation services as per the CPV code 79530000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in translation and language services to expand their business. Companies with expertise in multilingual support and a proven track record in competitive dialogue processes would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The engagement with FCO Services provides a pathway for SMEs to establish a strong partnership in public sector contracting, particularly within the translation industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Translation Services from English into Chinese

Notice Description

Call off from FCO Services Contract Ref: XLY120/057/19 Additional information: N/A

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f5fd456d-9f92-47da-9c96-ff594f72e66a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d1db399-448b-438c-8273-79905d82f196
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue (above 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
£17,825 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,825 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jul 2019 - 30 Jun 2023 3-4 years
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
FCO 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

KL COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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