REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: Procurement of sign language interpretation and translation services for the Government Office
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the governance and public administration and media and communication sectors, with a focus on Translation. Located in Finland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before December 25, 2026.
Published through Hilma Finland, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the governance and public administration sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.
Description
Auto-translated from fiREQUEST FOR INFORMATION: Procurement of sign language interpretation and translation services for the Government Office The Prime Minister's Office (VNK) is one of 12 ministries. Its main task is to support the Prime Minister in leading the Government and in coordinating the work of the Government and Parliament. The VNK is responsible for organizing the activities of the Government and ensuring the conditions for the Government's operation under all circumstances.
The Prime Minister's Office is preparing the procurement of Finnish and Finland Swedish sign language interpretation and translation services required by the Government and its ministries. Interpretation and translation services are primarily needed from Finnish and/or Swedish to Finnish and Finland Swedish sign language, but also to some extent from Finnish and Finland Swedish sign language to Finnish.
Sign language interpretation and translation services are particularly needed for the needs of the Government's communications department, which will start at the Prime Minister's Office on 1.7.2026. The Government's communications department is responsible for the communication of the Government and its ministries and for coordinating state administration communication. The recommendation on the use of sign languages in government communication 2025 promotes the realization of the linguistic rights of sign language users. In addition to communication-related interpretation and translation services, the procurement also covers other sign language interpretation and translation needs of the ministries.
Interpretations and translations may concern any matter falling within the ministries' areas of responsibility, see Government Decree 262/2003, § 10–24, https://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/ajantasa/2003/20030262. Further information on the ministries' activities is available on the ministries' websites, see https://valtioneuvosto.fi/ministeriot
The procurement is a service procurement exceeding the EU threshold and is divided into lots. The planned lots are as follows:
1. Interpretations for press conferences from Finnish to Finnish sign language
2. Interpretations for press conferences from Finnish and Swedish to Finland Swedish sign language
3. Communication-related translations from Finnish to Finnish sign language
4. Communication-related translations from Swedish to Finland Swedish sign language
5. Other interpretations Finnish-Finnish sign language-Finnish
6. Other interpretations Finnish/Swedish-Finland Swedish sign language-Finnish/Swedish
7. Other translations Finnish-Finnish sign language
8. Other translations Swedish-Finland Swedish sign language
A tenderer could submit a bid for one or more lots, and tenderers may form groups as referred to in Section 92 of the Procurement Act to meet the minimum number of interpreters required for the service. The basis for comparing bids is the most economically advantageous tender, with a weight of 40% for price and 60% for quality. The aim is to establish framework agreements for at least two suppliers for all lots. Attached to this notice, published on the Tarjouspalvelu.fi portal (link on the Participation and Contact tab, requires login), is a draft service description detailing the services covered by the procurement. Also attached are draft expert and price forms, which indicate the planned selection and comparison criteria. The contracting entity requests comments on the draft documents and answers to the questions at the beginning of the service description from interested tenderers.
The contracting entity requests responses to the request for information by 9.8.2026 at the latest. Responses should be sent by email to kirjaamo.vnk@gov.fi. The subject line of the email should read "VN/18899/2026 response to request for information". If your response contains business or professional secrets or other confidential information, please specify and clearly mark the relevant information.
The contracting entity reserves the right to send related materials and further questions related to the preparation to tenderers who have registered for market dialogue via email. When submitting your response, please provide an email address to which the contracting entity can send any further questions and materials for comment.
The information and draft requirements presented during the market dialogue are the contracting entity's preliminary assessment of how the procurement will be carried out, and the points raised during it may change during the preparation of the procurement.
No compensation will be paid to those who respond to the request for information for their response or for participation in any potential market dialogue.
Responding to the request for information does not oblige the supplier to participate in any subsequent tender process, nor is it a prerequisite for participating in the tender process. Responding to or not responding to the request for information will not affect the tenderer's position in the actual tender process.
NOTE: This document is not a procurement notice or a request for proposals, but a clarifying market survey, i.e., a request for information. Decisions on whether to initiate a possible procurement process will be made after the market survey.,
Lot 1: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: Procurement of sign language interpretation and translation services for the Government Office
The Prime Minister's Office (VNK) is one of 12 ministries. Its main task is to support the Prime Minister in leading the Government and in coordinating the work of the Government and Parliament. The VNK is responsible for organizing the activities of the Government and ensuring the conditions for the Government's operation under all circumstances.
The Prime Minister's Office is preparing the procurement of Finnish and Finland Swedish sign language interpretation and translation services required by the Government and its ministries. Interpretation and translation services are primarily needed from Finnish and/or Swedish to Finnish and Finland Swedish sign language, but also to some extent from Finnish and Finland Swedish sign language to Finnish.
Sign language interpretation and translation services are particularly needed for the needs of the Government's communications department, which will start at the Prime Minister's Office on 1.7.2026. The Government's communications department is responsible for the communication of the Government and its ministries and for coordinating state administration communication. The recommendation on the use of sign languages in government communication 2025 promotes the realization of the linguistic rights of sign language users. In addition to communication-related interpretation and translation services, the procurement also covers other sign language interpretation and translation needs of the ministries....
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Hilma Finland and was originally published on June 25, 2026. Last refreshed 31 days ago. Original language: fi. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Valtioneuvoston kanslia
Valtioneuvoston kanslia has issued 39 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 19 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, General Supplies & Services, and Media & Communications. All notices are published for Finland. Notices are distributed via Hilma Finland and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: June 25, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Valtioneuvoston kanslia in Finland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Finland. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit Hilma Finland to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is December 25, 2026. You have 139 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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