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title: "CPG/2516/2018 - Interpretation Services for the British Embassy Tokyo and British Consulate-General Osaka"
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# CPG/2516/2018 - Interpretation Services for the British Embassy Tokyo and British Consulate-General Osaka

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d340bb16-d50f-4b28-ac4b-47dedec41d33

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Foreign & Commonwealth Office seeking to establish a framework contract for interpretation services required by the British Embassy in Tokyo and the British Consulate-General in Osaka. The tender, titled "CPG/2516/2018 - Interpretation Services," is classified under the industry category of Other community, social and personal services. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 28 February 2018 and the contract expected to commence on 1 April 2018, continuing until 31 March 2021. Interested businesses were required to register on the designated portal to access tender documents and submit quotes.

This tender presents exceptional opportunities for businesses specialising in interpretation and translation services, especially those with expertise in diverse areas such as international law, policy, and finance. Companies that can demonstrate a capacity to provide professional interpreters on short notice, alongside necessary equipment, would be well-suited to compete in this contracting process. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, reflecting the accessibility of this tender for businesses looking to expand their public sector engagements.

## Notice

The Embassy needs to identify framework contract holder(s) that has many first class interpreters. The contractor must be able to: a. Provide simultaneous and consecutive interpreters with short notice b. Provide interpreters who can cover areas such as trade and investment, media, policy, defence, nuclear, cyber security, energy, science, innovation, medical, environment, finance, economic, sports, international laws, regulations and consular matters. c. Provide pricing schedule which shall be valid thoughout the duration of the contract d. Meet data protection and confidentiality requirements e. Provide necessary equipments such as headphones, interpretation equipments, etc. Additional information: Please register with the portal by using the following URL: https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ then navigate to Project _1622 / ITT _2170. Registering is quick, easy and free and is the only way in which you will be able to review the tender documents. Quotes not submitted via the BRAVO portal will not be considered.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/006cdd79-9b6d-4d95-a8a0-59f4f7b0f909 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2018 - 14 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | ARCHI-VOICE; SIMUL INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2018 at 01:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/006cdd79-9b6d-4d95-a8a0-59f4f7b0f909

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/006cdd79-9b6d-4d95-a8a0-59f4f7b0f909
  12th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/fco
- https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/

## Provenance

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