---
title: "The Provision of Written Translation Services - Ministry of Defence"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d996dffb-d2af-47b0-8da4-a7ae0774da99"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2018-01-12"
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# The Provision of Written Translation Services - Ministry of Defence

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d996dffb-d2af-47b0-8da4-a7ae0774da99

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to "The Provision of Written Translation Services" for the Ministry of Defence, managed by the Crown Commercial Service. The contract, classified under CPV code 79530000 (Translation services), is located across various delivery addresses including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. This selective tendering process concluded on 20 October 2017, with an awarded contract valued at £101,744 beginning on 22 November 2017 and set to end on 21 November 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the translation services industry, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality linguistic solutions. Businesses with experience in governmental contracts or expertise in specified languages are encouraged to compete, as this framework agreement offers a chance to establish reliable relationships with a major public sector buyer.

## Notice

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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9789f8ca-b31a-414c-ac21-08cf2dc2fe4a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2017 - 21 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £101,744 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £101,744 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LANGUAGE EMPIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2018 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9789f8ca-b31a-414c-ac21-08cf2dc2fe4a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9789f8ca-b31a-414c-ac21-08cf2dc2fe4a
  12th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a47421b-fc58-4803-8e20-fc9b356033f4
  Commissioning Letter (redacted)

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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