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title: "Provision of Multilingual Translation Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FCO SERVICES"
published: "2020-12-30"
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# Provision of Multilingual Translation Services

Buyer: FCO SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bacd76f-5350-4c9a-b4b8-b62a836fe127

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## Summary

The procurement process involves FCO Services, based in Milton Keynes, which has recently completed a tender entitled "Provision of Multilingual Translation Services". This contract falls under the services industry, specifically focusing on translation services classified under CPV code 79530000. The tender was active until June 30, 2019, with the resultant contract commencing on July 1, 2019, and concluding on June 30, 2023. The total contract value awarded to Wessex Translations was £20,000, which was encapsulated through a Sub OJEU contract method.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in translation services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are innovative and agile in their offerings. With the active contract now in its later stages, businesses in the translation sector can consider networking with FCO Services for future opportunities as the current contract nears completion. Opportunities may also arise from shared projects or sub-contracting possibilities, particularly in governmental and diplomatic environments where multilingual support is crucial.

## Notice

Call off from FCDO Services 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/a76df117-b9c5-4e66-8e30-7649a12f522d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Sub OJEU Contract |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 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

- 30 Dec 2020 at 16:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a76df117-b9c5-4e66-8e30-7649a12f522d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a76df117-b9c5-4e66-8e30-7649a12f522d
  30th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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