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# DfC Collaborative Framework for the Provision of Interpreting and Translation Services

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/dfc-collaborative-framework-for-the-provision-of-interpreting-and-translation-services-ocds-h6vhtk-06ab42). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Department for Communities: "DfC Collaborative Framework for the Provision of Interpreting and Translation Services". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £6,000,000. 7 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 29 Jun 2026, 15:00 BST. Published submission portal: etendersni.gov.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Department for Communities](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/department-for-communities-GB-PPON-PXMQ-4585-LJVM)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £6,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 29 June 2026 at 15:00 BST
- **Lots:** 7
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Interpretation services, Translation services
- **Delivery Location:** UKN
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/dfc-collaborative-framework-for-the-provision-of-interpreting-and-translation-services-ocds-h6vhtk-06ab42#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06ab42`

- **Who May Use the Framework:** Please see document entitled 'ID5981538 - Specification Annex C List of participating bodies'

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/dfc-collaborative-framework-for-the-provision-of-interpreting-and-translation-services-ocds-h6vhtk-06ab42#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [etendersni.gov.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fetendersni.gov.uk%2Fepps)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/dfc-collaborative-framework-for-the-provision-of-interpreting-and-translation-services-ocds-h6vhtk-06ab42#participate

## 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.

## Lots (7)
### Lot 1: Face to Face and Video
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79530000, 79540000
- **Delivery regions:** UKN
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £890,000
- **Description:** Face to Face and Video services
- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2026 to 31/08/2030

### Lot 2: Telephone
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79530000, 79540000
- **Delivery regions:** UKN
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £3,200,000
- **Description:** Telephone translation services
- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2026 to 31/08/2030

### Lot 3: Sign Language (BSL & ISL)
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79530000, 79540000
- **Delivery regions:** UKN
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £905,000
- **Description:** Sign language interpretation services
- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2026 to 31/08/2030

### Lot 4: Lip Speaking
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79530000, 79540000
- **Delivery regions:** UKN
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £5,000
- **Description:** Lip Speaking translation services
- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2026 to 31/08/2030

### Lot 5: Note Taking
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79530000, 79540000
- **Delivery regions:** UKN
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £5,000
- **Description:** Note taking services
- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2026 to 31/08/2030

### Lot 6: Sign Language Translation
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79530000, 79540000
- **Delivery regions:** UKN
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £5,000
- **Description:** Sign language translation services
- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2026 to 31/08/2030

### Lot 7: Written & Transcription
- **Lot id:** `7`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79530000, 79540000
- **Delivery regions:** UKN
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £990,000
- **Description:** Translation & Transcription services
- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2026 to 31/08/2030

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F051800-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-06-02T10:31:45.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-24T05:06:40.285Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06ab42