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title: "Translation Services for First World War Centenary Programme"
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# Translation Services for First World War Centenary Programme

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3c89014-f37b-46a3-8869-8945567c99cc

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## Summary

The Department For Culture Media & Sport is conducting a procurement process for "Translation Services for First World War Centenary Programme," aimed at providing translation for approximately 16,000 words into French and Dutch. This procurement falls under the translation services category (CPV code: 79530000) and is located in the United Kingdom. The contract has been awarded with a total value of £11,500, having commenced on 8th February 2017 and concluding on 1st July 2017. The tender phase was completed with the end date for applications set for 25th November 2016.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for language service providers specialising in translation, particularly those experienced in historical or poetic texts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on language translation and localisation could find this project beneficial, especially given the emphasis on specialised translation for a significant commemorative programme. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality translation services within the stipulated deadlines would be ideally positioned to succeed in this procurement process.

## Notice

Translation of roughly 16,000 words, much of it historical or poetic, into French and Dutch, including proof reading.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a74543f-ed23-4653-8fe9-b31343be8266 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2017 - 1 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,500 |
| 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 | THE DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| 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 | PRESTIGE LANGUAGE NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2017 at 12:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a74543f-ed23-4653-8fe9-b31343be8266

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a74543f-ed23-4653-8fe9-b31343be8266
  12th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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