Public Notice Restricted List – Translation and Interpretation

5 May 2023

Public Notice

Restricted List – Translation and Interpretation

·       Translation Services

·       Interpretation Services

·       Provision of Documents in Braille, Moon

·       Provision of Information/Documents in audio/audio description/subtitling format

Derry City and Strabane District Council wishes to compile a Restricted List of competent and experienced organisations/individuals/companies from which quotations may be sought for:

(a) Translation services (English to another language)

(b) Interpretation services (including sign languages)

(c) Provision of documents in Braille, Moon

(d) Provision of information/documents in audio, audio description, subtitling format

Applicants will be considered for inclusion on the Restricted List on the basis of the following information, which should be forwarded: -

• Details of service(s) which can be provided e.g. translation into what languages, simultaneous translation etc.
• Where appropriate, company profile with number of employees, job titles, etc.
• Details of relevant qualifications, accreditation/certification and training of individuals who will provide the service(s).
• Membership of relevant professional organisations.
• Experience (including, where possible, samples of documents translated and/or events/occasions at which interpretation services have been provided.
• Details of quality assurance processes/procedures, which will be used.

Preference may be given to organisations/individuals/companies with previous experience and/or recognised relevant professional membership.

Interested organisations/individuals/companies should apply in writing to the undersigned by 12 noon on Friday 9 June 2023.

A receipt should be obtained for any applications submitted by hand. Please also note that the information provided could be disclosed in response to a request under the Freedom of Information Act.  No information provided will be accepted ‘in confidence’ and Derry City and Strabane District Council accepts no liability for loss as a result of any information disclosed in response to a request under the Freedom of Information Act.

Those individuals/organisations submitting applications should be aware that Derry City and Strabane District Council does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any quotation.

John Kelpie

Chief Executive - Derry City and Strabane District Council

C/o Council Offi­ces, 98 Strand Road, Derry BT48 7NN

C/o Council O­ffices, 47 Derry Road, Strabane BT82 8DY

Further information: [email protected]