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title: "CONTRACT AWARD - Provision of Translation Payslip to Braille Service"
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# CONTRACT AWARD - Provision of Translation Payslip to Braille Service

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a97759a6-d358-4fc7-8488-0880f1cdfa39

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves a contract awarded by the Ministry of Defence for the provision of translation services, specifically translating employee payslips from written text to braille. This contract, valued at £204, falls under the classification of translation services (CPV code 79530000) and has its delivery locations spanning the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 1st September 2017 and will conclude on 31st August 2018. The procurement method used was selective, executed as a call-off from an existing framework agreement, and the tender was first published on 15th September 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in translation services, particularly those that have experience with accessibility and inclusivity projects. Companies that can effectively cater to the needs of clients requiring braille translation services would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Additionally, larger firms like Link Up Mitaka Limited, who successfully secured the contract, illustrate the importance of having established capabilities and resources to meet the requirements outlined by contracting authorities like the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

The Authority has a requirement for translation services. This is to translate a employee payslip from written text to braille.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/176f241e-99c2-498e-9021-739c5a2e6998 |
| 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 | 15 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £204 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £204 |
| 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 | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LINK UP MITAKA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2017 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/176f241e-99c2-498e-9021-739c5a2e6998

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/176f241e-99c2-498e-9021-739c5a2e6998
  15th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/45645e22-a6f4-416b-aba0-cae896f5e7ce
  Contract documents

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