Overview : The purpose of this bidding is to conclude a Long Term Agreement (LTA) for a period of three (3) years to avail the interpretation services to UNDP. The successful bidder shall be contracted for this purpose for an initial period of one year. The contract shall be extended thereafter, upon satisfactory performance of each year and at the sole discretion of UNDP. UNDP Workshops, Meetings & conferences: Simultaneous interpretation from/into Arabic, English is provided at the sessions of UNDP workshops, meetings and conferences to facilitate the proceedings at these events at UNDP premises or at any other places throughout Sudan. The floor speaks in any one of these two languages. The contractor should provide all equipment necessary to process the services. Interpretation and booth manning at UNDP events is based on the practice at UN conferences. Accordingly, each booth should be manned by two interpreters doing interpretation in one direction, with the exception of Arabic that may provide retour translation from Arabic into English. Clear and accurate interpretation from/into the two languages is essential for the proceedings and outcomes at these events, bearing in mind that participants are governmental representatives making statements, discussing and taking decisions on important substantial matters related to policies, developmental and administrative issues. |