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ID2665864 Collaborative Framework for the Provision of Interpreting and Translation Services

DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES DFC

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11 Nov 2021 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Communities (DfC) is seeking bids for the "Collaborative Framework for the Provision of Interpreting and Translation Services," a multi-lot tender that falls under the services category with a CPV classification of translation services (79530000). This procurement is currently in the Tender stage, having been advertised as a full contract notice due to the services required. Interested bidders have a minimum of 30 days to submit their tenders following the publication date of 11th November 2021. The framework encompasses twelve distinct lots, ranging from face-to-face interpreting to various translation services, tailored to meet a diverse set of communication needs across Northern Ireland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in interpreting and translation services, especially those equipped to handle specific modalities such as British Sign Language and Braille. Companies capable of fulfilling multiple lots will find this particularly advantageous, as there are no restrictions on the number of lots a single tenderer may bid for. As the DfC requires contractors with proven capability and capacity, businesses that can demonstrate their expertise in delivering comprehensive language services are well-positioned to compete successfully for this framework and expand their service offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Title

ID2665864 Collaborative Framework for the Provision of Interpreting and Translation Services

Notice Description

This is a multi-lot Framework Tender subdivided into the following twelve (12) Lots:- * Lot 1 Face to Face and Video Interpreting Services * Lot 2 Telephone Interpreting Services * Lot 3.1 Sign Language (BSL, ISL and VRI) * Lot 3.2 Lip Speakers * Lot 3.3 Electronic and manual note takers * Lot 3.4 Makaton; * Lot 4 Translation and Transcription Services * Lot 5.1 Braille * Lot 5.2 Audio * Lot 5.3 Large Print * Lot 5.4 Easy Read; and * Lot 5.5 DAISY Tenderers can bid for one or more lots. There is no restriction on the number of lots a tenderer may be appointed to; however a tenderer must have the capability and capacity to deliver all lots tendered for. See Instructions to Tenderers section 5.1 How your tender will be assessed for information on the maximum number of tenderers expected to be appointed per Lot. Tenderers should refer to the various lot Specification Schedules and appendices for more details on the services required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f5c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028247-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES DFC
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
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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

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