Long Term Interpreter Agency - IRB
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The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) is seeking interpreter agencies for a potentially multi-supplier arrangement. The requirement appears to cover interpreter services across Canada, with Ottawa, Ontario identified in the notice. Key details: -Status: Open -Closing date: October 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. [time zone should be confirmed in the official documents] -Initial contract term: 1 year -Possible extensions: Up to three additional 1-year periods, if exercised by Canada through a formal contract amendment -Number of contracts: The IRB intends to put multiple contracts in place -Security: Security requirements are associated with this requirement. Screening and other obligations may apply to the organization and its personnel. -Language coverage: The attached language-list spreadsheets should be reviewed to determine the languages and service requirements requested. This opportunity may be relevant to an interpreter agency able to provide the required languages, personnel, administrative capacity, and security clearances or screening. However, this summary does not establish eligibility or qualification. Review the full RFP, resulting contract clauses, basis of payment, language lists, submission instructions, mandatory requirements, and security provisions before deciding whether to bid. The provided documents are available through Canada Buys: -RFP: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/106245/20252426irb-a---rfp-for-interpreter-agencies---english.pdf -Language list: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/106245/20252426irb-a---annexe---liste-des-langues.xlsx -Additional language list: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/106245/2025242irb-a---annex---list-of-languages.xlsx No separate official-source URL was supplied in the tender data. Verify the current official notice, closing time, amendments, and all submission requirements on Canada Buys before submitting a bid.
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- Provide a quotation for interpreter agency services to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB).
- The procurement intends to establish multiple contracts.
- The initial contract term is one year.
- The Contractor must grant Canada an irrevocable option to extend the contract for up to three additional one-year periods under the same conditions.
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The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada is requesting a quotation for interpreter services and intends to put multiple contracts in place for one (1) year. The Contractor grants to Canada the irrevocable option to extend the term of the Contract by up to three (3) additional 1-year period(s) under the same conditions. The Contractor agrees that, during the extended period of the Contract, it will be paid in accordance with the applicable provisions as set out in the Basis of Payment. Canada may exercise this option at any time by sending a written notice to the Contractor before the expiry date of the Contract. The option can only be exercised by a formal amendment by the Contracting Authority. "There are security requirements associated with this requirement. For additional information, consult Resulting Contract Clauses. For more information on personnel and organization security screening or security clauses, Bidders should refer to the Contract Security Program of Public Works and Government Services Canada (http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/esc-src/introduction-eng.html ) website”.
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