THE NORTHERN IRELAND CIVIL SERVICE · Awarded contract

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Provision of Irish Language Written Translation and Transcription Services for the Northern Ireland Civil Service

Awarded 05 Apr 2021

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Awarded05 Apr 2021

Value£1,000,000.00

SupplierCentral Translations (NI) LTD,Premier Irish Translation LTD

AgencyTHE NORTHERN IRELAND CIVIL SERVICE

RegionNorthern Ireland

CategoryConsultancy & Legal

Ended 1y 7mo ago4y term

Awarded 5 Apr 2021Expired 4 Apr 2025

About

The Northern Ireland Civil Service awarded a contract to Central Translations (NI) LTD and Premier Irish Translation LTD for Irish language written translation and transcription services under a framework agreement valued at approximately £1,000,000.

The framework allows all bodies listed in Annex A of the specification to avail of the services, with no guarantee of minimum demand or value.

Contractor performance will be managed and monitored in accordance with Procurement Guidance Note 01/12, and failure to meet satisfactory performance levels may result in escalation and potential termination.

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