Award

Provision of Interpretation, Translation and Training Services for British Embassy Japan Network

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Oct 2024 at 05:24

Tender

06 Jun 2024 at 04:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has recently awarded a contract for the provision of interpretation, translation, and training services for the British Embassy Japan Network, encompassing the Tokyo and Osaka locations. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically translation services (CPV code 79530000). The procurement used an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 16th September 2024. Notably, the key dates associated with this tender included the deadline for submissions on 8th July 2024, with the award period starting immediately after. The provision of these services is essential for supporting the operations of the British Embassy in Japan, ensuring effective communication and training execution across various functions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in interpretation and translation services to expand their portfolio and serve a key governmental client. Firms with established legal rights to provide such services within Japan and the capability to handle extensive and varied linguistic needs will find this contract particularly beneficial. The open procurement method allowed for competitive bidding, with the lowest valid bid at £59,920.81 and the highest at £299,604.05. Companies in the service sector, especially those experienced in offering linguistic and training services to large institutions, including government bodies, are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, potentially leading to substantial business growth and enhanced global presence.

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Notice Title

Provision of Interpretation, Translation and Training Services for British Embassy Japan Network

Notice Description

Provision of Interpretation, Translation and Training Services for British Embassy Japan Network (Tokyo and Osaka).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Interpretation, Translation and Training Services.

Renewal: Initial three years with two years option to extend (3+1+1) after review.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046dd3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032151-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2024 - 14 Sep 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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