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Translation Services CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE FTS

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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08 Aug 2022 at 08:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has recently completed a procurement process for translation services, awarded under the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM6141. The process focused on delivering comprehensive translation, transcription, and ancillary services throughout the United Kingdom. The title of the contract is "Translation Services CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE FTS," with a total contract value of £114,500, signed on 7th June 2022. It utilised a selective procurement method and included a competitive bidding phase where three bids were submitted, all from small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The procurement is now in the award stage, having moved past the tender stage.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in language services, particularly translation firms capable of meeting the specific quality criteria outlined in the procurement, including social value and data protection measures. Companies that can demonstrate their expertise in managing sensitive information and providing high-quality customer service will be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. As this framework also allows for potential extensions, interested suppliers may find additional opportunities to engage in long-term contracts with the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

Translation Services CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE FTS

Notice Description

This requirement is for the provision of a comprehensive translation service from and into English in accordance with the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM6141 Lot 2 Translation, Transcription and Ancillary Services; Provides translation, transcription and ancillary services throughout the United Kingdom.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This requirement is for the provision of a comprehensive translation service from and into English in accordance with the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM6141 Lot 2 Translation, Transcription and Ancillary Services; Provides translation, transcription and ancillary services throughout the United Kingdom. Additional information: Contracts Finder Notice Link: (to include all relevant attachments) https://www.contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/notice/showNationalData.do?noticeId=1084621#fh

Options: 1 x 1 year extension options

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035997
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021660-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£114,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
charlene.lett718@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GOSPORT
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLD46 East Lancashire

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANGUAGE EMPIRE

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