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title: "Provision of Translation from English to Chinese"
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buyer: "FCO SERVICES"
published: "2020-11-11"
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# Provision of Translation from English to Chinese

Buyer: FCO SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e92a5f04-615b-4648-ad59-1f2c6c846eba

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## Summary

The procurement process involves FCO Services, a government buying organisation based in Milton Keynes, England, which is seeking translation services from English to Chinese. The contract, with a total value of £10,000, was awarded as part of a selective tender initiated on 28 September 2020, and it has a contract duration extending until 30 June 2023. The procurement method was classified as a catalogue purchase under the goods category. The tender period has concluded, with the award date recorded as 27 September 2020 and the award notice published on 11 November 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in translation services, particularly those with expertise in English to Chinese translations. Companies looking to expand their offerings in the public sector or those already involved in government contracts could benefit from being aware of such opportunities. The completion of this contract represents a potential pathway for similar businesses to seek collaborative or subsequent contracts within the same industry.

## Notice

Call off from FCDO Services Ref: XLY120/057/19 Additional information: n/a

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a565bbc-d95c-4918-9666-35795d0b3ef5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Catalogue purchase |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2020 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000 |
| 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 | FCO SERVICES |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK19 7BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KL COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2020 at 17:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a565bbc-d95c-4918-9666-35795d0b3ef5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a565bbc-d95c-4918-9666-35795d0b3ef5
  11th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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