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title: "Provision of Interpretation, Translation and Training Services for British Embassy Japan Network"
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# Provision of Interpretation, Translation and Training Services for British Embassy Japan Network

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ee91fe1-efec-4c79-b119-eab8e4b96635

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has awarded a contract for the provision of interpretation, translation, and training services for the British Embassy Japan Network. The contracting process has advanced to the award stage, with the award notice published on 8th October 2024. The contract, valued at £59,920.81, will run from 16th September 2024 to 15th September 2025. The open procedure method was applied, ensuring an inclusive and competitive procurement environment. The services will be delivered across the United Kingdom and internationally, covering regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. This tender aligns with the Translation services sector under the CPV code 79530000.

For businesses in the interpretation and translation services industry, this contract provides an excellent growth opportunity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the FCDO's preference for involving SMEs in their procurement activities. The awarded supplier, Simul International Inc., based in Japan, demonstrates the open and international nature of this procurement process, allowing for diverse and high-quality competition. Companies with strong capabilities in language services and training, particularly those experienced in serving diplomatic or governmental clients, would find this tender especially suitable. This contract could pave the way for further collaboration with the FCDO and other governmental bodies, opening up a range of future business prospects.

## Notice

Provision of Interpretation, Translation and Training Services for British Embassy Japan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79913ae0-13c3-4212-8d4f-d688c3e17aaa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2024 - 15 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,520 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,920 |
| 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 | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIMUL INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2024 at 05:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79913ae0-13c3-4212-8d4f-d688c3e17aaa
- 26 Jun 2024 at 01:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/716514b1-3596-4dd9-bc51-1713b709a4b4
- 7 Jun 2024 at 03:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/716514b1-3596-4dd9-bc51-1713b709a4b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79913ae0-13c3-4212-8d4f-d688c3e17aaa
  8th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/716514b1-3596-4dd9-bc51-1713b709a4b4
  26th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/
  Link to eProcurement Portal. Requires registration, then navigate to Project_10409ITT_6643.

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