Award of Collaborative Framework for Interpreting and Translation Services to Multiple Suppliers
THE NORTHERN IRELAND CIVIL SERVICE · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Collaborative Framework for Interpreting and Translation Services to Multiple Suppliers
Awarded 01 Feb 2022
Awarded01 Feb 2022
Value£8,000,000.00
RegionNorthern Ireland
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 9mo ago4y term
Awarded 1 Feb 2022Expired 31 Jan 2026
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The Northern Ireland Civil Service awarded a contract to THEBIGWORD INTERPRETING SERVICES LTD, LANGUAGE LINE LTD, Sign Language Interactions Limited, RNID, GLOBAL CONNECTIONS (SCOTLAND) LTD., and FLEX LANGUAGE SERVICES LTD for the provision of interpreting and translation services under a collaborative framework.
The framework, let by Construction and Procurement Delivery (CPD) on behalf of the Department for Communities (DfC) and the wider Northern Ireland public sector, had an estimated value of £10,000,000, which was a broad estimate including additional quantum for unforeseen demand and future proofing.
No bids were received for Lot 5.1 Braille, Lot 5.2 Audio, Lot 5.3 Large Print, Lot 5.4 Easy Read, and Lot 5.5 DAISY.
A separate contract award notice will be published for Lot 1 Face to Face and Video Interpreting Services.
All bodies listed in Annex B of the specification may avail of the framework, with no guarantee of usage, volume, or value.
The contract value is AUD 8,000,000.
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Award of Collaborative Framework for Interpreting and Translation Services to Multiple Suppliers
Won by THEBIGWORD INTERPRETING SERVICES LTD,LANGUAGE LINE LTD,Sign Language Interactions Limited,RNID,GLOBAL CONNECTIONS (SCOTLAND) LTD.,FLEX LANGUAGE SERVICES LTD · THE NORTHERN IRELAND CIVIL SERVICE
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