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NICTS :Telephone and Text Interpreting Services for Criminal Justice Sector Organisations Lot 1

NORTHERN IRELAND COURTS AND TRIBUNAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunal Service is currently undergoing a procurement process for "Telephone and Text Interpreting Services for Criminal Justice Sector Organisations Lot 1". This contract falls within the services category, specifically classified under translation services (CPV code 79530000). The procurement is at the tender stage, with responses for submissions expected by 14 April 2022. This initiative is based in Belfast, UK, and aims to extend an existing contract, which has been affected by delays due to Covid, until 31 October 2022.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in translation and interpreting services. Companies that can offer telephone and text interpreting solutions within the legal context will find themselves well-suited to compete. With a focus on delivering services to the criminal justice sector, this is an ideal chance for both small and large enterprises to engage in a public-sector contract valued at £332,000, thus expanding their reach and capabilities in the market.

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Notice Title

NICTS :Telephone and Text Interpreting Services for Criminal Justice Sector Organisations Lot 1

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunal Service requires a contract for the provision of Telephone and Text Interpreting Services for Criminal Justice Organisations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03276d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008403-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£332,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 201610 years ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2016 - 31 Oct 2022 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND COURTS AND TRIBUNAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
justice.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
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
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

DETAILS OF SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN WITHELD FOR REASONS OF SECURITY

WITHHELD FOR SECURITY REASONS

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