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title: "UK-Japan Trade Translation"
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# UK-Japan Trade Translation

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f023a172-679b-45a2-9027-48ea4b98bf5d

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## Summary

The UK-Japan Trade Translation tender is an initiative led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, aimed at providing translation services for geographical indications (GIs) under the UK-Japan CEPA agreement. The tender, classified under CPV code 79530000, is currently in the award stage, with an awarded contract value of £16,500. The contract period commenced on 14 December 2020 and concluded on 31 December 2020. This was part of a direct procurement method, conducted as a single tender action, under the planning agreed for the GI exchanges scheduled for mid-January.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the translation services sector. Businesses that possess expertise in translating legal and official documents, particularly from English to Japanese, would be well-positioned to engage in similar future contracts. Firms in the broader services industry, especially those familiar with international trade agreements and the specific nuances of GIs, can leverage this initiative to enhance their visibility and expand their operational capabilities in cross-border trade contexts.

## Notice

Under the UK-Japan CEPA, it has been agreed that the UK will provide a list of GIs for protection in Japan. The agreement text requires the UK to provide GI specification documents translated into Japanese alongside the list of GIs. The UK and Japan are due to exchange GI lists in mid-January. Department International Trade (DIT) have publicly confirmed this timeline so stakeholders (GI producers and devolved administrations (DAs)) are also aware of this commitment. Therefore 77 documents will need to be translated into Japanese by mid-late January. Additional information: Please note that Defra Group Commercial uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f27f0baa-e95f-4b77-88c6-c930c911bf77 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,500 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACUITY TRANSLATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2021 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f27f0baa-e95f-4b77-88c6-c930c911bf77

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f27f0baa-e95f-4b77-88c6-c930c911bf77
  8th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69960081-90e9-4e99-a848-6b11da142ffe
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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