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title: "Provision of Interpreting Equipment"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FCO SERVICES"
published: "2020-09-17"
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# Provision of Interpreting Equipment

Buyer: FCO SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42a5908d-cd94-442b-9cf8-c5fde95f7589

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## Summary

The procurement process involves FCO Services seeking the provision of interpreting equipment classified under translation and interpretation services. The procurement method employed was a competitive quotation, which is below the threshold for public tenders. The tender period concluded on 9th March 2020, and the awarded contract commenced on 1st September 2020, continuing until 31st August 2023. The location of the contracting authority is Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes, postcode MK19 7BH, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the interpreting and translation service industry, particularly those capable of providing specialised equipment. Businesses with expertise in this sector should consider competing to fulfil the needs of FCO Services, as the awarded contract is valued at £80,000, indicating a substantial investment in procurement aimed at enhancing communication services.

## Notice

Provision of Interpreting Equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7589f53-850e-4054-9797-17016a3d3d51 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | UBIQUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2020 at 09:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7589f53-850e-4054-9797-17016a3d3d51

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7589f53-850e-4054-9797-17016a3d3d51
  17th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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