The HSE wishes to invite tenders for the establishment of a Framework Agreement (the Framework) for the provision of Multi Language Translation Services (including Irish language translations) and Interpretation Services (including Irish Sign Language) (the Service). The objective of this procurement is to establish a qualified list of suitable Service Providers to the Framework (the Framework Members), by Lot, for participation in subsequent Mini Competitions. A significant priority will be the expansion of Irish language content across HSE.ie, including translating health advice, services information, and detailed medical guidance to ensure accessibility for Irish-speaking citizens. The Framework will also encompass the translation of dynamic and time-sensitive content, such as social media posts, and video subtitles, ensuring consistent messaging across all platforms.The Framework will assist in facilitating compliance with the HSEโs statutory obligations under the Irish Official Languages Act and enable the HSE to meet the diverse language needs of Irelandโs increasingly multicultural population.
Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2025-07-29.
The procurement was published on 2025-06-23.
Contract notice (2025-06-23) Object Scope of the procurement
Title: Multi Language Translations and Interpretation Services
Short description:
โThe HSE wishes to invite tenders for the establishment of a Framework Agreement (the Framework) for the provision of Multi Language Translation Services...โ
Short description
The HSE wishes to invite tenders for the establishment of a Framework Agreement (the Framework) for the provision of Multi Language Translation Services (including Irish language translations) and Interpretation Services (including Irish Sign Language) (the Service). The objective of this procurement is to establish a qualified list of suitable Service Providers to the Framework (the Framework Members), by Lot, for participation in subsequent Mini Competitions. A significant priority will be the expansion of Irish language content across HSE.ie, including translating health advice, services information, and detailed medical guidance to ensure accessibility for Irish-speaking citizens. The Framework will also encompass the translation of dynamic and time-sensitive content, such as social media posts, and video subtitles, ensuring consistent messaging across all platforms.The Framework will assist in facilitating compliance with the HSEโs statutory obligations under the Irish Official Languages Act and enable the HSE to meet the diverse language needs of Irelandโs increasingly multicultural population.
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Type of contract: Services
Products/services: Translation services๐ฆ
Estimated value excluding VAT: 800 000 EUR ๐ฐ
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots โ
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 3
Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots: 3
Tenders may be submitted for all lots โ
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Description of the procurement:
โThe HSE wishes to invite tenders for the establishment of a Framework Agreement (the Framework) for the provision of Multi Language Translation Services...โ
Description of the procurement
The HSE wishes to invite tenders for the establishment of a Framework Agreement (the Framework) for the provision of Multi Language Translation Services (including Irish language translations) and Interpretation Services (including Irish Sign Language) (the Service). The objective of this procurement is to establish a qualified list of suitable Service Providers to the Framework (the Framework Members), by Lot, for participation in subsequent Mini Competitions. A significant priority will be the expansion of Irish language content across HSE.ie, including translating health advice, services information, and detailed medical guidance to ensure accessibility for Irish-speaking citizens. The Framework will also encompass the translation of dynamic and time-sensitive content, such as social media posts, and video subtitles, ensuring consistent messaging across all platforms.The Framework will assist in facilitating compliance with the HSEโs statutory obligations under the Irish Official Languages Act and enable the HSE to meet the diverse language needs of Irelandโs increasingly multicultural population.
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Additional products/services: Interpretation services๐ฆ Duration
Start date: 2025-09-01 ๐
End date: 2027-09-01 ๐
Award criteria
Quality criterion (name): QUALITY @ 100%
Quality criterion (weighting): 100
Title
Lot Identification Number: LOT-0001
2๏ธโฃ Title
Lot Identification Number: LOT-0002
3๏ธโฃ Title
Lot Identification Number: LOT-0003
Procedure Type of procedure
Open procedure โ Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2025-07-29 12:00:00 ๐
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2025-07-29 12:30:00 ๐
Conditions for opening of tenders (place): https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=5963566
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English ๐ฃ๏ธ
Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: 365
Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
Framework agreement with several operators โ
Complementary information Review body
Name: The High Court of Ireland
National registration number: The High Court of Ireland
Postal address: Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7
Postal code: D07 WDX8
Postal town: Dublin
Region: Dublin๐๏ธ
Country: Ireland ๐ฎ๐ช
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie๐ง
Phone: +353 1 8886000๐ Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
โN/Aโ Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Source: OJS 2025/S 119-406383 (2025-06-23)
Contract notice (2025-06-25) Object Scope of the procurement
Estimated value excluding VAT: 800 000 EUR ๐ฐ
Source: OJS 2025/S 120-411471 (2025-06-25)