Interpretation services, translation services, translation services, interpretation services. The authority has a requirement for a single supplier work agreement to provide linguistic services in support of the Permanent Joint Headquarters (PJHQ) and specialist user overseas operations worldwide.

This requirement will include face to face interpreting and translation services across a wide spectrum of operational environments and interactions. There may also be a requirement to translate standalone documents on an ad-hoc basis.

The successful supplier will be required to react to large surges and reductions in the requirement retaining the ability to deploy linguists at short notice to meet urgent operational needs. The supplier will be expected to appropriately select individuals who can meet the linguistic, security and deployment requirements as providing a fully managed service both in and out of theatre.

The successful supplier will also be responsible for the local support for linguists’ safety and welfare, which may include a specific intimidation policy set by the authority. The contract duration will be for a period of 4 years with the option to extend by 24 months, in any monthly increment.

Indicative procurement timeline:

• 4 January 2021: DPQQ clarification questions open

• 21 January 2021 (12.00): DPQQ clarification questions close

• 8 February 2021 (12.00): DPQQ Close

• 26 February 2021: DPQQ results

• 12 April 2021: ITT Issue

• 19 April 2021: bidder’s conference

• 14 June 2021: ITT close

• 1 November 2021: contract award

s of interest/requests to participate should be made by submitting a compliant dynamic pre-qualification questionnaire (DPQQ) on https://www.contracts.mod.uk/, using access code GA59K5KGA8, and will close upon closure of the DPQQ (8 February 2021 at 12.00).

All completed DPQQ’s should be submitted through https://www.contracts.mod.uk/.

All documents relating to this requirement can be accessed on https://www.contracts.mod.uk/ using access code GA59K5KGA8.