--- title: "IRC-REP Interpreting and Translation RFP" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-537128e6-333a-4d81-b5c5-df62350d9d76" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-537128e6-333a-4d81-b5c5-df62350d9d76" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-537128e6-333a-4d81-b5c5-df62350d9d76.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-537128e6-333a-4d81-b5c5-df62350d9d76.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE, U.K." published: "2023-12-27" --- # IRC-REP Interpreting and Translation RFP Buyer: INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE, U.K. Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-537128e6-333a-4d81-b5c5-df62350d9d76 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-537128e6-333a-4d81-b5c5-df62350d9d76) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-537128e6-333a-4d81-b5c5-df62350d9d76.json) ## Summary The International Rescue Committee, U.K. is inviting bids for the IRC-REP Interpreting and Translation RFP valued at £70,000. The procurement is for translation services with a contract start date of 2nd February 2024 and end date 1st July 2025. Businesses interested in providing on-demand phone call interpreting and scheduled video call interpreting as well as translation services can apply by submitting bids to supply.chainuk@rescue.org by 24th January 2024. This tender from the International Rescue Committee creates an opportunity for SMEs, local businesses, and refugee-led companies to offer their interpreting and translation services. Suitable businesses should be able to provide cost-effective and responsive interpreting services for various languages and demonstrate a commitment to prompt assistance and clear feedback mechanisms. Businesses local to the South-West region or owned by refugees are particularly encouraged to apply, but it is not a prerequisite for submitting a bid for this RFP. ## Notice SERVICES DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS IRC-UK is looking for an interpreting and translation company which can meet the needs of our Refugee Employability Program. Contract Value PS70,000 Primary Languages We may require interpreting and translation services for all languages, but the most common languages include Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Kurdish Sorani, Swahili, Tigrinya, Turkish, Amharic, Latin American Spanish, Ukrainian, Portuguese, Russian Interpreting Phone calls - unscheduled/on demand Video calls - scheduled Translation Infrequent translations of programme material, e.g., slides, welcome pack, referral forms, website content; outreach material, e.g., flyers; , documents for client communications, e.g., email templates. This list is not exhaustive, Additional Notes - We require on call interpreting to be readily available and responsive, ensuring prompt assistance without any delays - Ability for us to request an immediate change of interpreter as and if needed - A clear feedback policy/mechanism is desirable - On demand interpreting availability over holiday periods is desirable - Ability to provide interpreters for occasional in-person events is desirable, but not required Please quote for the below: Interpreting On-demand phone calls - cost per minute Scheduled video calls - cost per minute Translation Cost per word per language The top three bidders will be asked to have a test call with an IRC staff member and to translate a one-page document. Accessibility The International Rescue Committee is committed to engaging with SME, local, and refugee-led businesses. If you fit these categories of business but do not feel this RFP is accessible to you, please reach out to us and we can discuss potential adaptations to the process. As a program working with refugees in the South-West, we would be particularly interested in working with businesses local to the South-West and/or owned by refugees, however this is not a prerequisite for submitting a bid for this RFP. To apply, please submit a bid to supply.chainuk@rescue.org by 24.01.2024. Requests for clarification will be accepted until 12.01.2024. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/550db256-ff02-45f6-b803-36cb049f2818 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Feb 2024 - 1 Jul 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE, U.K. | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC2V 7AN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | City of London | | Electoral ward | Bassishaw | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79530000 - Translation services - 79540000 - Interpretation services ## Release History - 27 Dec 2023 at 11:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/550db256-ff02-45f6-b803-36cb049f2818 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/550db256-ff02-45f6-b803-36cb049f2818 27th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d58ff933-2527-4249-937e-b0e17d90395b Detailed description of RFP and requirements for bidding. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5aaa684b-e221-48b3-81d5-408a4c065e3b Documents to return to us, alongside bid. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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