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title: "Provision of Translation Services from English into Chinese"
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# Provision of Translation Services from English into Chinese

Buyer: FCO SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5fd456d-9f92-47da-9c96-ff594f72e66a

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the provision of translation services from English into Chinese, managed by FCO Services, a contracting authority located in Milton Keynes, England. The tender was initiated under a selective procurement method, using a competitive dialogue process. The tender period concluded on 11th July 2019, with the awarded contract valued at £17,825.90, which commenced on 12th July 2019 and is due to end on 30th June 2023. The public procurement categorised this tender under goods, specifically focusing on translation services as per the CPV code 79530000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in translation and language services to expand their business. Companies with expertise in multilingual support and a proven track record in competitive dialogue processes would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The engagement with FCO Services provides a pathway for SMEs to establish a strong partnership in public sector contracting, particularly within the translation industry.

## Notice

Call off from FCO Services Contract 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/7d1db399-448b-438c-8273-79905d82f196 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 11 Jul 2019 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,825 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,825 |
| 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

- 2 Oct 2019 at 09:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d1db399-448b-438c-8273-79905d82f196

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d1db399-448b-438c-8273-79905d82f196
  2nd October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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