CanadaBuys #26270001

IDRC Solicits Virtual Simultaneous Interpretation Services and Technical Support

This opportunity seeks qualified vendors to provide virtual simultaneous live interpretation services and technical support for the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), a Canadian Crown corporation. - Government Buyer: - International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Procurement Services - DSIG/FAD, Ottawa, ON - Services Requested: - Virtual simultaneous live interpretation and technical support for events, meetings, conferences, and webinars - Platforms: Zoom and Microsoft Teams - Languages: English and French (official Canadian languages) - Service coverage: Pre-event testing, live event interpretation, post-event reporting, and technical support - Availability: Worldwide, including urgent requests with less than 24 hours' notice and support across all global time zones - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Interpreter qualifications and high-quality interpretation standards - Platform compatibility (Zoom, Microsoft Teams) - Strict confidentiality and compliance with IDRC's safeguarding and ethical standards, including policies against sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH) - Ability to accommodate urgent and short-notice events - No specific OEMs or hardware products are named; this is a service-based requirement - Contract Duration: - Initial term of 36 months (3 years), with two one-year extension options (up to 5 years total) - Selection Criteria: - Highest combined rating of technical merit and price under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Description

The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is soliciting proposals for Virtual Simultaneous Live Interpretation Services and Technical Support for various events, meetings, conferences, and webinars on an as-and-when-required basis. The contract duration is 36 months starting June 1, 2026, and the procurement is conducted under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) using a competitive open bidding process. The selection criteria focus on the highest combined rating of technical merit and price, and services are to be delivered worldwide in English and French.

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