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

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b39f41cf-e97d-4691-8503-08e7e00e6aa6

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a23d8946-1f68-4c2f-9d31-91d73589f34d |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,600 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD) |
| Locality | NEWRY |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT35 8DJ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down |
| Local authority | Newry, Mourne and Down |
| Electoral ward | Ballybot |
| Westminster constituency | Newry and Armagh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAMSON INTERPRETING SERVICES (ROMANIAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2025 at 08:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a23d8946-1f68-4c2f-9d31-91d73589f34d
- 21 May 2025 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a23d8946-1f68-4c2f-9d31-91d73589f34d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a23d8946-1f68-4c2f-9d31-91d73589f34d
  21st May 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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