--- title: "Contracts Finder Award Notice for Translation Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8a2ccb23-2394-4b42-8cae-5a4686d66195" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8a2ccb23-2394-4b42-8cae-5a4686d66195" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a2ccb23-2394-4b42-8cae-5a4686d66195.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a2ccb23-2394-4b42-8cae-5a4686d66195.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-08-05" --- # Contracts Finder Award Notice for Translation Services Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a2ccb23-2394-4b42-8cae-5a4686d66195 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8a2ccb23-2394-4b42-8cae-5a4686d66195) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a2ccb23-2394-4b42-8cae-5a4686d66195.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract titled "Contracts Finder Award Notice for Translation Services," with a total value of £114,500. This contract falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on translation services under the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM6141 Lot 2. The procurement process was selective and involved a tender period that concluded on 2 March 2022. The contract commenced on 7 June 2022 and is set to run until 31 March 2024, covering delivery across the United Kingdom. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in translation, transcription, and related services. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality language services from and into English may find themselves well-suited to compete for future tenders of a similar nature. The contract's focus on comprehensive language solutions implies a need for companies with expertise in linguistic accuracy and cultural context, which could drive growth in this sector. ## Notice This requirement is for the provision of a comprehensive translation service from and into English in accordance with the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM6141 Lot 2 Translation, Transcription and Ancillary Services; Provides translation, transcription and ancillary services throughout the United Kingdom. Additional information: Documents attached are the redacted winning Tenderer Bid documents, Contract documents and Procurement timescale template. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b838a8ba-c0a2-4236-8f63-373057c5777f | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Jun 2022 | | Contract period | 6 Jun 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £114,500 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £114,500 | | 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 | ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE | | Post town | Oldham | | Postcode | OL12 6AE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East | | Local authority | Rochdale | | Electoral ward | Spotland & Falinge | | Westminster constituency | Rochdale | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | EMPIRE GROUP (UK; LANGUAGE EMPIRE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79530000 - Translation services ## Release History - 5 Aug 2022 at 09:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b838a8ba-c0a2-4236-8f63-373057c5777f - 27 Jul 2022 at 14:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b838a8ba-c0a2-4236-8f63-373057c5777f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b838a8ba-c0a2-4236-8f63-373057c5777f 27th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fcf93913-856f-4cea-a122-d964ebd0ece4 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2104c57d-0fd5-429d-b1a9-7717a837fbee n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/224205bb-19f3-45ff-a454-63c632759e59 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/19caa0c2-e607-4c8e-b7bb-75c8cde95dc5 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d98f711-430c-4487-b313-d871d2b875d9 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0407f1d8-82a4-4d0d-b98f-5e2f7468c218 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3a4a79bb-25c2-42e3-b561-edfa9a35f0f2 Contract docs (4) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d2f33797-a10d-4957-8d5f-f86f796fb769 Contract docs (4) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/84715925-62fc-440d-a2e3-5e8cf8bc57d1 Contract docs (4) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a81a6f8a-ff94-43d6-8aa3-8e20cd89fd4b Contract docs (4) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1747a98b-3c31-4854-ade2-cd72c36d3886 Estimated timeline and actual timeline document. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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