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title: "AWS Translate Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-04-14"
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# AWS Translate Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-113e5e67-2af5-4603-8cbb-e1f313fa83e1

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has completed the procurement process for "AWS Translate Services" under the industry category of Programming Services of Application Software (CPV 72212000). The contract, which involves providing document translation deployment and customisation services to MOD's AWS environment, has been awarded through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement, conducted in London, commenced with a tender period ending on 14th January 2025, and the contract period runs from 3rd February 2025 to 31st January 2026. Key dates include the award date of 25th January 2025 and the notice publication date on 14th April 2025. The awarded contract is valued at £60,000 GBP, and the buyer is the Ministry of Defence, headquartered in Whitehall, London.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity particularly for SMEs capable of delivering high-quality programming services. The procurement favoured suppliers like Kainos Software Limited, an SME based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Businesses proficient in AWS services, document translation, and software customisations are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Engaging in such contracts with a substantial governmental body like the Ministry of Defence can provide SMEs with increased visibility, experience in large-scale projects, and potential for future opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

To provide document translate deployment and customisations services to MOD's AWS environment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e98367a9-e45c-42fc-9939-761e66d0a727 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KAINOS SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72212000 - Programming services of application software

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2025 at 17:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e98367a9-e45c-42fc-9939-761e66d0a727

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e98367a9-e45c-42fc-9939-761e66d0a727
  14th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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