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title: "ARCHER Translation Services"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2023-05-25"
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# ARCHER Translation Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d8132ae-1435-49f7-8bf2-2848b49fa02b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the "ARCHER Translation Services" project, involving the translation of Technical Defence Documents from Swedish to English. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 18th May 2023 to 20th July 2023. The total contract value is £14,373.41 GBP. The buying organization is the Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, England. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract awarded on 17th May 2023.

This translation services contract with the Ministry of Defence presents business growth opportunities for language service providers and companies specializing in defence-related translations. The contract specifications cater to businesses that can efficiently handle technical document translations and have experience working within the defence industry. As the contract has been awarded, interested businesses may explore potential collaboration or subcontracting opportunities with thebigword Group Ltd, the awarded supplier for this project.

## Notice

Translation of Technical Defence Documents for Swedish to English

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6eb18416-20ac-4cfd-a64b-b1b8bf351b66 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2023 - 20 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,373 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,373 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THEBIGWORD GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 25 May 2023 at 10:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6eb18416-20ac-4cfd-a64b-b1b8bf351b66

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6eb18416-20ac-4cfd-a64b-b1b8bf351b66
  25th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d743d11c-246b-4445-b5fb-da7ff06978b8
  n/a

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