PROJ000005301 EMS051F - Framework for Interpretation Services (excluding Irish Language Services)

The Minister of Public Expenditure and Reform (the "Contracting Authority") is issuing this request for tenders ("RFT") as a central purchasing body for use by the Framework Clients (defined below). The Office of Government Procurement (the "OGP") is an office within the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform tasked with sourcing goods and services on behalf of the public service. References to the Contracting Authority will be deemed to include the OGP.

(The Contracting Authority invites tenders ("Tenders") from economic operators ("Tenderers") for the award of four (4) single supplier framework contracts (each a "Framework Contract") for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT ("the Services").

In summary, the Services comprise:

Interpretation services (excluding Irish Language)

The spoken language interpretation services required are:

1. Face to Face Interpretation Services

2. Telephone Interpretation Services

3. Video Remote Interpretation Services