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title: "Provision of Translation Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FCDO SERVICES"
published: "2025-05-30"
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# Provision of Translation Services

Buyer: FCDO SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-910358b7-c874-47e2-ab39-d5ec319dd7d3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Translation Services" was managed by FCDO Services, located at Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes, England. This contract falls under the services category in the translation services industry (CPV: 79530000). The procurement method employed was a limited competitive quotation, specifically designed for below-threshold procurements. The tender stage has been completed, with key dates including the tender period end date on 21 April 2025 and the contract period spanning from 23 April 2025 to 30 June 2025. The award was made to KL COMMUNICATIONS LTD, an SME, on 22 April 2025, and the details were published on 30 May 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in translation services. It is particularly conducive for SMEs seeking to expand their client base within the public sector. The competitive quotation method indicates a less cumbersome bidding process, potentially lowering the barriers to entry for smaller firms. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality translation services and whose operations are situated close to Milton Keynes or who can manage remote service delivery would be well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Call off from FCDO Services Ref: XLY120/057/19

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d68cfb4-b232-404b-a851-b2f4c674aca0 |
| 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 | 30 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | FCDO 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 | KL COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 30 May 2025 at 12:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d68cfb4-b232-404b-a851-b2f4c674aca0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d68cfb4-b232-404b-a851-b2f4c674aca0
  30th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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