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title: "UK Hydrographic Office Translations and Interpreting 2024 Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049a49"
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# UK Hydrographic Office Translations and Interpreting 2024 Tender

Buyer: UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049a49

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## Summary

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has awarded a contract for translation and interpreting services to Global Voices Ltd, marking the completion of the 2024 tender process. This contract focuses on translation services for hydrographic data, management or commercially related documents, and interpreting services delivered either by telephone or face-to-face. The contract period is for three years, commencing from 13th December 2024, with an optional extension of one additional year. The procurement process followed an open procedure, adhering to the relevant legal regulations under the CELEX scheme, with an estimated value of GBP 225,000. The services will primarily be delivered in Somerset, South West England (region UKK23).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in translation and interpreting services. It allows companies to engage with the defence sector, specifically providing critical translation and interpretation support for the UKHO's operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those with expertise in technical translations, hydrographic data, and multilingual project management, would find this contract particularly advantageous. The clearly defined criteria for technical quality, social value, and cost equally offer a competitive yet accessible platform for SMEs seeking to expand their business within the public sector.

## Notice

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is seeking to appoint a Contractor to provide translation services for the translation of hydrographic data and information; UKHO management and/or commercially related documents; and interpretation services, by telephone and/or face to face.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is seeking to appoint a Contractor to provide translation services for the translation of hydrographic data and information; UKHO management and/or commercially related documents; and interpretation services, by telephone and/or face to face.

Options: This Contract will be for 3 calendar years, with a 1 year extension option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040203-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2024 - 12 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| Lots value | £225,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £225,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 2ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Taunton East |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England), TLK23 Somerset CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GLOBAL VOICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2024 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040203-2024
- 12 Sep 2024 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029229-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.admiralty.co.uk/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=908145189
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Taunton:-Translation-services./5V376VKWKM

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