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CA15912 - RFQ 2025/05 - Supply Romanian Language Support for Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

17 Jun 2025 at 08:33

Tender

21 May 2025 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has completed the procurement process for RFQ 2025/05, which sought the supply of Romanian language support and translation services. The tender, classified under the industry category of "Translation services" with CPV code 79530000, was published on 21st May 2025. The open procedure led to the award being made on 17th June 2025 to Samson Interpreting Services (Romanian). The contract period commenced on 16th June 2025 and will continue until the end of March 2026. The primary delivery location covers multiple territories, including the United Kingdom and others listed globally. This tender was particularly suitable for SMEs, given the procurement method employed and the services required.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in translation services, particularly those with expertise in Romanian language support. It is an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to demonstrate their capabilities in a competitive field, allowing for business expansion within government contracting sectors. Companies with a focus on linguistic services and cultural understanding are well-suited to compete, especially if they can offer competitively priced services and have prior experience in similar council projects. Engaging in such public procurement processes can help businesses establish a reputable standing and foster long-term growth by building relationships with local government entities.

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Notice Title

CA15912 - RFQ 2025/05 - Supply Romanian Language Support for Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

Notice Description

RFQ 2025/05 - Supply Romanian Language Support and translation services to assist the growing Romanian community in the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15912. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15912 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b39f41cf-e97d-4691-8503-08e7e00e6aa6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a23d8946-1f68-4c2f-9d31-91d73589f34d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWRY
Postcode
BT35 8DJ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Electoral Ward
Ballybot
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAMSON INTERPRETING SERVICES (ROMANIAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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