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Award of Lot 1 Face-to-Face and Video Interpretation Services under Collaborate Framework

Awarded 31 Mar 2022

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Awarded31 Mar 2022
Value£1,500,000.00
RegionNorthern Ireland
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 9mo ago3y 10mo term
Awarded 31 Mar 2022Expired 31 Jan 2026

The Northern Ireland Civil Service awarded a contract to Flex Language Services Ltd for Lot 1 Face-to-Face and Video Interpretation Services under the Collaborate Framework for the Provision of Interpreting and Translation Services.

The framework was let by Construction and Procurement Delivery on behalf of the Department for Communities and wider Northern Ireland public sector, with an estimated total value of £10,000,000.

This award notice specifically covers Lot 1, which was awarded separately from Lots 2 to 4.

The contract value is AUD 1,500,000.

No bids were received for Lot 5.1 Braille, Lot 5.2 Audio, Lot 5.3 Large Print, Lot 5.4 Easy Read, or Lot 5.5 DAISY.

All bodies listed in Annex B of the specification may avail of the framework, though there is no guarantee of usage, volume, or value.

Contractor performance will be regularly monitored in line with PGN 01/12.

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