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title: "FCOS Support for UKVI.Published for completeness, see description for details"
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# FCOS Support for UKVI.Published for completeness, see description for details

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1fcfbec-1a67-4580-a998-52e5a1b1ebf7

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## Summary

The Home Office is overseeing the completion of the procurement process for "FCOS Support for UKVI," which relates to translation services. The contract, valued at £22,767,121, is based in London, United Kingdom. This tender, awarded to FCO Services, is part of an open procurement procedure and has moved beyond the award stage, having started on 1st April 2017 and concluding on 31st March 2020. The tender was published for transparency on 22nd March 2017, and no further submissions are now being accepted as the contract period is complete.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in translation services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in translation and possess the resources to manage substantial contracts may find this a beneficial prospect for growth. Engaging in similar tenders can enhance their visibility and establish a foothold in the public sector, promoting further opportunities for future collaborations.

## Notice

FCOS Support for UKVI.This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83285f9e-d0e7-4854-bd47-218b21ef8ed5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,767,121 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,767,121 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FCO SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2018 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83285f9e-d0e7-4854-bd47-218b21ef8ed5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83285f9e-d0e7-4854-bd47-218b21ef8ed5
  22nd March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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