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title: "Provision of Translation and Interpreting Services"
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# Provision of Translation and Interpreting Services

Buyer: THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b0f669d-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Translation and Interpreting Services" was carried out by the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office, located in Taunton, England. The total contract value was £333,000, and the procurement is now complete, having been awarded to Eclipse Translations. The contract period started on 11th October 2016 and will run until 10th October 2019. The tender was open for submissions until 13th June 2016, and it falls under the category of translation services as per the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) classification.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in translation and interpreting services to expand their portfolios. Companies of various sizes, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), are well-suited to compete for similar tenders. Engaging in such public procurement processes can help businesses gain credibility, build a strong client base, and foster long-term relationships with government entities while contributing to the essential communication needs of public services.

## Notice

Translating and Interpreting

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eb11ec8-4144-46ac-a05a-f6fc38349a34 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2016 - 10 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £333,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £333,000 |
| 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 | THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 2DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Taunton East |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECLIPSE TRANSLATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eb11ec8-4144-46ac-a05a-f6fc38349a34

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eb11ec8-4144-46ac-a05a-f6fc38349a34
  7th November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c2b7ce43-1c4f-42c9-97b0-09014ddd2da6
  Timescales

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