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CfT: ID 5981538 DfC Collaborative Framework for the Provision of Interpreting and Translation Services

Buyer Organisation:
CPD - Supplies and Services Division
Title:
ID 5981538 DfC Collaborative Framework for the Provision of Interpreting and Translation Services
CfT CA Unique ID:
SSD-7049
Evaluation Mechanism:
MAT
Description:
Construction and Procurement Delivery (CPD), on behalf of the Participating Bodies (Northern Ireland Civil Service Departments, Agencies and Non-Departmental Public Bodies, and other Participating Bodies – ‘the Buyer’) is seeking to establish a collaborative framework agreement for the provision of interpreting and translation services. Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedules for full detail on the requirements of this framework agreement. Neither CPD nor the Participating Bodies can provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this framework agreement.
Services, Works, Goods:
Services
CPC Category:
Personnel placement and supply services
Directive:
UK
Procedure:
Open/Competitive Flexible
CfT Involves:
The establishment of a framework agreement
Framework Agreement Type:
Closed Type Framework Agreement
Tender Structure Envelope Type:
Qualification/Technical/Financial
Framework agreement Timeframe:
N/A
Special Regime Contract:
No
CPV Codes:
79530000-Translation services
79540000-Interpretation services
Contact Point:
justice.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Publish on behalf of:
Department for Communities
Participating bodies:
Department for Infrastructure
Department for the Economy
Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs
Department of Education
Department of Finance
Department of Health
Department of Justice
Police Service of Northern Ireland
Public Prosecution Service for NI
the Education Authority
The Executive Office
Translink
Award per Item:
No
NUTS codes:
UKN
Above or Below Threshold:
Above
Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
29/06/2026 15:00
End of clarification period:
19/06/2026 18:00
Upload of documents within the clarifications:
Yes
Tenders Opening Date:
29/06/2026 15:30
Allow suppliers to make an online Expression Of Interest:
Yes
Contract awarded in Lots:
Yes
Number Of Lots:
7
Lot Name(1)
Lot 1: Face to Face and Video Interpreting Services
Lot Name(2)
Lot 2: Telephone Interpreting Services
Lot Name(3)
Lot 3.1: Sign Language (BSL and ISL)
Lot Name(4)
Lot 3.2: Lip Speaking
Lot Name(5)
Lot 3.3: Note Taking
Lot Name(6)
Lot 3.4: Sign Language Translation
Lot Name(7)
Lot 4: Translation and Transcription Services
Tenders For Lots:
Maximum Number of Lots
Maximum Number of Lots:
7
EU funding:
No
Multiple tenders will be accepted:
No
Contract duration in months or years, excluding extensions:
4 years
Validity of Tender in days or months:
120 days
Date of Publication/Invitation:
02/06/2026 11:35