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title: "ID2665864 Collaborative Framework for the Provision of Interpreting and Translation Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f5c4"
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published: "2021-11-11"
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# ID2665864 Collaborative Framework for the Provision of Interpreting and Translation Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES DFC  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f5c4

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028247-2021 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES DFC |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 7EG |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2021 at 14:15 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028247-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement/

## Provenance

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