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UK Hydrographic Office Translations and Interpreting 2024 Tender

UK Hydrographic Office

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12 Sep 2024 at 12:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has awarded a contract for translation and interpreting services to Global Voices Ltd, marking the completion of the 2024 tender process. This contract focuses on translation services for hydrographic data, management or commercially related documents, and interpreting services delivered either by telephone or face-to-face. The contract period is for three years, commencing from 13th December 2024, with an optional extension of one additional year. The procurement process followed an open procedure, adhering to the relevant legal regulations under the CELEX scheme, with an estimated value of GBP 225,000. The services will primarily be delivered in Somerset, South West England (region UKK23).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in translation and interpreting services. It allows companies to engage with the defence sector, specifically providing critical translation and interpretation support for the UKHO's operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those with expertise in technical translations, hydrographic data, and multilingual project management, would find this contract particularly advantageous. The clearly defined criteria for technical quality, social value, and cost equally offer a competitive yet accessible platform for SMEs seeking to expand their business within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK Hydrographic Office Translations and Interpreting 2024 Tender

Notice Description

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is seeking to appoint a Contractor to provide translation services for the translation of hydrographic data and information; UKHO management and/or commercially related documents; and interpretation services, by telephone and/or face to face.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is seeking to appoint a Contractor to provide translation services for the translation of hydrographic data and information; UKHO management and/or commercially related documents; and interpretation services, by telephone and/or face to face.

Options: This Contract will be for 3 calendar years, with a 1 year extension option.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049a49
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040203-2024
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
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
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 2024 - 12 Dec 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK 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
Postcode Area
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
TLK23 Somerset CC
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Taunton East
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Global Voices Ltd

Further Information

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