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title: "Provision of Multilingual Translation Services"
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buyer: "FCDO SERVICES"
published: "2021-07-13"
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# Provision of Multilingual Translation Services

Buyer: FCDO SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-006ef874-06b9-44c5-8acd-3795b999fe7c

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Provision of Multilingual Translation Services" was conducted by FCDO Services. This tender falls within the services industry category and took place in Milton Keynes, England. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation, and the contract period spans from 15 April 2021 to 30 June 2023. The tender period ended on 14 April 2021, with a contract value of £50,000 awarded to SDL Sheffield Ltd, marking the tender as complete.

This opportunity presents a growth avenue for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in translation services. Businesses well-suited for this tender would include those with proven experience in providing multilingual translation capabilities. By engaging in such contracts, these companies can enhance their portfolio, building relationships with government organisations while expanding their service offerings in a competitive market.

## Notice

Call off from FCOS Contract Ref: XLY120/071/19 Additional information: n/a

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/505b9921-e52c-4c4f-8a51-63af6934f59b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FCDO SERVICES |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK19 7BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SDL SHEFFIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2021 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/505b9921-e52c-4c4f-8a51-63af6934f59b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/505b9921-e52c-4c4f-8a51-63af6934f59b
  13th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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