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ID2665864 Collaborative Framework for the Provision of Interpreting and Translation Services

THE NORTHERN IRELAND CIVIL SERVICE

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04 Feb 2022 at 15:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Civil Service is currently managing a collaborative framework for interpreting and translation services, valued at an estimated £10,000,000. The procurement process is now in the award stage, having been initiated with a tender published on 6 August 2021, and the contract period spans from 1 February 2022 to 31 January 2026. The framework is structured using an open procurement method, and while it includes various lots, not all received bids, notably for Braille and other accessible formats.

This framework represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services, particularly smaller businesses and voluntary and community sector enterprises, given its designation for SMEs. Companies with capabilities in telephone interpreting, face-to-face services, sign language, and translation are well-positioned to compete for contracts associated with this framework. The potential for ongoing work and growth exists, although there is no guarantee of minimum demand.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID2665864 Collaborative Framework for the Provision of Interpreting and Translation Services

Notice Description

A contract notice was published, however unable to link it within this award notice. The contract notice details are as follows: Publication reference: 2021/S 000-019099 Publication date:6 August 2021 Corrigendum notice: Publication reference: 2021/S 000-028247 Publication date: 11 November 2021 The estimated framework value of PS10,000,000 was a broad estimate only and includes additional quantum for unforeseen demand and to future proof for additional potential users. The estimate is not deemed to be a condition of contract nor a guarantee of minimum demand or uptake. No bids were received for Lot 5.1 Braille, Lot 5.2 Audio, Lot 5.3 Large Print, Lot 5.4 Easy Read, Lot 5.5 DAISY. A separate contract award notice will be published in relation to Lot 1 Face to Face and Video Interpreting Services as applicable. All bodies listed in Annex B of the specification document may avail of the Framework Agreement for their requirements. There is no guarantee or commitments to the usage, volume, or value of services required under the Framework Agreement or indeed that any subsequent call offs will be made by the agencies under Annex B. NI Public Bodies are not obliged to use the framework. The Framework Agreement is being let by Construction and Procurement Delivery (CPD) on behalf of Department for. Communities (DfC) and wider Northern Ireland Public sector. A list of potential organisations is included within Annex B of the tender documents. The successful contractor's performance on the contract will be regularly monitored in line with PGN 01/12. Contractors not delivering on contract requirements is a serious matter. It means the public purse is not getting what it is paying for. If a contractor fails to reach satisfactory levels of contract performance they will be given a specified time to improve. If, after the specified time, they still fail to reach satisfactory levels of contract performance, the matter will be escalated to senior management in CPD for further action. If this occurs and their performance still does not improve to satisfactory levels within the specified period, it may be regarded as an act of grave professional misconduct and they may be issued with a Certificate of Unsatisfactory Performance and the contract may be terminated. The issue of a Certificate of Unsatisfactory Performance will result in the contractor being excluded from all procurement competitions being undertaken by Centres of Procurement Expertise on behalf of bodies covered by the Northern Ireland Procurement Policy for a period of twelve months from the date of issue of the certificate.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee1c854d-589f-4e9d-8b02-1921adfcb001
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bd83354-63df-4c76-9432-756b9e705b51
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTHERN IRELAND CIVIL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7EG
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

FLEX LANGUAGE SERVICES LTD

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS (SCOTLAND) LTD.

LANGUAGE LINE LTD

RNID

Sign Language Interactions Limited

THEBIGWORD INTERPRETING SERVICES LTD

Further Information

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