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Language Services for PACCO

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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05 May 2021 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, seeking proposals for "Language Services for PACCO" to support the Promoting Adaptation to Changing Coasts project, specifically for translation services between France and the UK. The contract, classified under the CPV code for translation services, is set with a total value of £60,000. The tender period concluded on 20 April 2021, while the contract duration is from 10 May 2021 to 30 June 2023. This procurement was conducted through a direct method as a single tender action due to the absence of tenders that met the criteria.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in language services, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) providers. Companies capable of providing professional translation services between French and English could find this contract advantageous. As the project supports climate adaptation initiatives, businesses with relevant expertise in environmental issues may also have a competitive edge in bidding for this contract.

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Notice Title

Language Services for PACCO

Notice Description

This contract will support the Promoting Adaptation to Changing Coasts (PACCo) project by offering translation services between France and the UK. This STA is permitted under Regulation 32 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015: 1. In the absence of tenders, suitable tenders or applications in response to an invitation to tender by the contracting authority using the open procedure or the restricted procedure provided the terms of the contract offered in the original tender have not been substantially altered. Additional information: - Please note that Defra Group Commercial uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f8773a8-88b7-4bb1-a670-b4a54f783583
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 May 20215 years ago
Contract Period
9 May 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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

ATLANTIC LANGUAGE SERVICES

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