Irish Language Translation Services

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This framework agreement offers translation of standard and technical text into Irish. It also covers translation and/or proofreading of legal text and documents.

This framework agreement offers translation of standard and technical text, such as press releases, official documents, or identification documents into Irish. It also covers translation and/or proofreading of legal text and documents, such as legal forms, EU treaties, and Acts of Parliament.

Lot 1: Translation of Standard Text

Lot 2: Translation of Technical Text

Lot 3: Translation and / or Proofreading of Legal Text and Documents

For a more detailed overview, please see the User Guide which is available on the Buyer Zone.

All eligible public sector clients. A comprehensive list of who can use this framework is available in the User Guide.

Valid from: Thu 30 Jun 2022

Expiry: Mon 29 Jun 2026

Contract extensions may be available for this arrangement; please check the Buyer Zone or contact support@ogp.gov.ie for further information. Specifically, if you are concerned that the expiry date will have an impact on your requirements.

Drawdowns from this framework agreement will be conducted through mini-competition. However, in some instances, direct award may be used (Lot 1A only) .

For Contracts for the translation of standard text where the total estimated value of the contract is less than €100,000 (1A only), Clients must complete the Notification to Activate Services Form (‘NASF’) process in conjunction with OGP support and the OGP Sourcing Managed Services team. There is no need for a mini competition. The OGP will simply allocate the contract to the next supplier in line on the Framework rotation List. The Contract is activated by the completion the NASF. This is the easiest way to access the Framework and should suit most Clients.

For more complex requirements (1, 2 and 3 above), Clients must either (i) provide a PSR (Procurement Support Request) to OGP Support. Then the OGP Sourcing Managed Services Team will run a mini competition in partnership with the Client OR (ii) they may Self-Serve without the assistance of the OGP. Self-Serve information is available from OGP Support.

For further information on which method is appropriate to your needs, please see the User Guide which is available on the Buyer Zone.

To access the full details of this framework agreement, log onto the Buyer Zone website and search for ‘

Irish Language Translation Services' or contact the OGP's Support Helpdesk team.

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