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title: "Provision of Multilingual Translation Services"
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buyer: "FCO SERVICES"
published: "2020-05-12"
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# Provision of Multilingual Translation Services

Buyer: FCO SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c050f71-2b2b-4699-b733-a4a6bc8e76d5

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## Summary

The procurement process involves FCO Services, which is based in Milton Keynes, England, that is seeking to contract for the provision of Multilingual Translation Services in the services industry. The tender, initiated as an open procurement method, was published on 12 May 2020 and marked as complete after the award made on 3 February 2020. The contract period commenced on 4 February 2020 and extends until 30 June 2023, with a total contract value of £20,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the translation services sector. Businesses that specialise in multilingual translation and localisation would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, enabling them to secure valuable experience and establish lasting relationships with government agencies like FCO Services. Engaging in such procurements can help enhance business visibility and lead to further growth in the expanding public sector market.

## Notice

Call off from FCO Services 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/b8d3cd69-6cf7-425f-9e6c-776992a96b9b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2020 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | FCO 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 | WESSEX TRANSLATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 12 May 2020 at 11:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8d3cd69-6cf7-425f-9e6c-776992a96b9b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8d3cd69-6cf7-425f-9e6c-776992a96b9b
  12th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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