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title: "Translation Services CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE FTS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035997"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2022-08-08"
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# Translation Services CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE FTS

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035997

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has recently completed a procurement process for translation services, awarded under the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM6141. The process focused on delivering comprehensive translation, transcription, and ancillary services throughout the United Kingdom. The title of the contract is "Translation Services CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE FTS," with a total contract value of £114,500, signed on 7th June 2022. It utilised a selective procurement method and included a competitive bidding phase where three bids were submitted, all from small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The procurement is now in the award stage, having moved past the tender stage.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in language services, particularly translation firms capable of meeting the specific quality criteria outlined in the procurement, including social value and data protection measures. Companies that can demonstrate their expertise in managing sensitive information and providing high-quality customer service will be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. As this framework also allows for potential extensions, interested suppliers may find additional opportunities to engage in long-term contracts with the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

This requirement is for the provision of a comprehensive translation service from and into English in accordance with the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM6141 Lot 2 Translation, Transcription and Ancillary Services; Provides translation, transcription and ancillary services throughout the United Kingdom.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This requirement is for the provision of a comprehensive translation service from and into English in accordance with the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM6141 Lot 2 Translation, Transcription and Ancillary Services; Provides translation, transcription and ancillary services throughout the United Kingdom. Additional information: Contracts Finder Notice Link: (to include all relevant attachments) https://www.contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/notice/showNationalData.do?noticeId=1084621#fh

Options: 1 x 1 year extension options

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021660-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £114,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | GOSPORT |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLD46 East Lancashire |

## 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

- 8 Aug 2022 at 08:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021660-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:455090-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/notice/showNationalData.do?noticeId=1084621#fh
- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ministry-of-defence-commercial

## Provenance

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