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title: "Provision of Translation Services from French & German into English"
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buyer: "FCO SERVICES"
published: "2019-12-17"
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# Provision of Translation Services from French & German into English

Buyer: FCO SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2eef4530-641e-4ba6-9b66-4dff94a66db5

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Translation Services from French & German into English" was conducted by FCO Services, located in Milton Keynes, England. This tender, classified under translation services, was initiated through a selective procurement method and involved a competitive dialogue, with the contract award announced on 2nd September 2019. The contract value was £20,000, and it covers a delivery period from 3rd September 2019 until 30th June 2023. The tender period concluded on 2nd September 2019.

This translation services contract offers opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in language translation and localisation. Businesses specialising in providing high-quality translation services, particularly those familiar with both French and German language nuances, would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. The longstanding contract period also implies ongoing demand for services, encouraging firms to establish lasting relationships with the contracting authority.

## Notice

Call off from FCO Services Contract Ref: XLY120/056/19 Additional information: N/A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a70126-ae36-470b-9a2e-ddf07f96a979 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 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 | M S DOLMAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2019 at 11:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a70126-ae36-470b-9a2e-ddf07f96a979
- 17 Dec 2019 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a70126-ae36-470b-9a2e-ddf07f96a979

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a70126-ae36-470b-9a2e-ddf07f96a979
  17th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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