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title: "CPT_25_08 Translation Services"
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# CPT_25_08 Translation Services

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e282ba8-4d34-4f66-aa65-7cb2c2833713

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## Summary

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract to FCDO Services for the provision of translation services. The initial contract period spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, with the possibility of three additional 12-month extensions, potentially extending until 31st March 2030. The estimated contract value is £60,000 inclusive of VAT. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically translation services (CPV code 79530000), with delivery within the United Kingdom. This direct award contract was finalised on 10th March 2025 and published on 24th March 2025.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in translation services, particularly those that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With a substantial potential duration of up to five years, the contract provides a stable and continuous workflow, beneficial for long-term business planning and growth. Businesses with experience in providing high-quality translation services to the public sector would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. The contract with a prominent organisation like the NAO can also enhance a company's portfolio and reputation in the industry.

## Notice

The National Audit Office (NAO) awarded a contract to FCDO Services who will be delivering translation services. The new contract will run for an initial period of 2 years from Tuesday 1st April 2025 until Wednesday 31st March 2027, with the option to further extend for a period of up to 3 years (3 periods of 12 months) until Sunday 31st March 2030 at the NAO's discretion. The estimated contract value will be PS60,000 inclusive of VAT over the 5 years duration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6893735-3f4d-4708-9236-5cb287fbfb63 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| 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 | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FCDO SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2025 at 17:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6893735-3f4d-4708-9236-5cb287fbfb63

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6893735-3f4d-4708-9236-5cb287fbfb63
  24th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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