Establishment of LTA (Long Term Agreement) for Provision of Language Translation/Interpretation Services English into Arabic; vice versa

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN’s global development network, advocating for change and 
connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life, as envisaged by 2030 Agenda 
for Sustainable Development. We are on the ground in more than 170 countries and territories, working with governments and 
people on their own solutions to global and national development challenges. As they develop local capacity, they draw on the 
people of UNDP and our wide range of partners that can bring about results.
The primary role of UNDP is to support country-led efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The work of 
UNDP around the world is anchored in diverse and effective partnerships, which are vital to our two critical roles at country 
level: (a) as an integrator across policy, programmatic and organizational silos; and (b) as an operational backbo ne for the 
United Nations and other partners.
UNDP Saudi Arabia works on Sustainable Economic and Social Development through diversifying economic sources, developing 
human capabilities, creating job opportunities and promoting private sector involvement in the Sustainable Development Goals 
achievement. This focus area is addressing SDG 1, 8, 9, 11 and 16.2
The partnership between UNDP and Saudi Arabia dates back to UNDP’s launch in 1965. Since then, UNDP has been providing 
technical cooperation for various national development goals and facilitating assistance from Saudi Arabia to least developed 
countries. In the early 1970s, UNDP initiated operations in Riyadh through a sub-regional office to serve the Gulf. Gradually the 
office was transformed from a sub-regional office into a Country Office fully dedicated to technical cooperation with Saudi 
Arabia. From that time, the Kingdom has been a strong supporter of UNDP cooperation in the Kingdom, with UNDP premises 
and project financing in the Kingdom fully supported through the contributions of the Kingdom. Indeed, Saudi Arabia’s status 
as a Net Contributing Country (NCC) to UNDP makes it a unique context with strong levels of ownership and
programmes uniquely tailored to the local needs.
Cooperation with UNDP in Saudi Arabia has matched the evolution of development needs and priorities in Saudi Arabia 
responding to specific needs of the Government over the past 40 years. Partnerships between national institutions and UNDP 
enjoy a unique bond of common responsibilities towards the national interest. This has included a working relationship over 
the past decades built on open dialogue and common interests for national development. The joint programmes between 
UNDP and the Government have covered a variety of development priorities and sectors, with key results over the years in 
strategy and policy development, and capacity development of Saudi people and institutions.
Examples of UNDP Support to the development process in the Kingdom is exemplified through a number of successful projects. 
UNDP supported the formulation and to some extent the implementation of national strategies and policies in the energy, 
water, youth, urban, tourism, and food and drug sectors. UNDP technical expertise assisted in formulating strategies and action 
plans, as well as economic modelling, to assist the Ministry of Economy and Planning, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. UNDP 
provided support for the development of national capacities and institutions such as the General Authorities of Statistics. UNDP 
provided long- and short-term advisory services to partners on policy development and strategic direction-setting for many 
entities including G20 Saudi Secretariat. Moreover, the new commitments of the kingdom to advance the gender balance has 
created a new project with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development to increase the percentage of women's 
participation and representation at all levels of employment and in all job categories including women's leadership positions
English and Arabic are one of the UN official languages widely used by the UN Agencies in Saudi Arabia and as such most 
documents to be shared with partners are produced in these two languages, thus, may require different languages occasionally. 
Simultaneous translations and or interpretations services from or to those languages are also frequently needed in events 
organized by either Entities.   
It is therefore in view of the foregoing that the UNDP, Saudi Arabia intends to enter into a Long Term Agreement -LTA- with 
specialized firms/companies for the provision of translation services of documents from English and or English and vice-versa, 
including versions, revisions and editing in the same languages.    DocuSign Envelope ID: DE3A4DF6-A7C5-41B1-A4E9-4750A5630321DocuSign Envelope ID: DE3A4DF6-A7C5-41B1-A4E9-4750A5630321DocuSign Envelope ID: DE3A4DF6-A7C5-41B1-A4E9-4750A563032128
           Understanding of the Saudi Arabia socio-economic situation and civil society, with special emphasis on social welfare 
sector and poverty issue; 
           Knowledge of key UNDP concepts on the above (understanding of vocabulary and terminology, with the special 
emphasis on the above issues);
M.     Proposed Staff: 
The bidder shall submit CVs of the below proposed key personnel:  
☒  CVs of managerial personnel highlighting experiences in servicing international organizations of similar size and 
nature as UNDP/UN, including relevant certificates, accreditations, awards and citations received;
☒ CVs of the Translators English to Arabic or vice versa (at least 4 CVs); reflecting the following: 
I.        Provide copy of the CV, Academic certificates, any other relevant certificates)
II.        Required Academic qualification: Master’s degree or equivalent from reputable institution in literature, 
linguistics, law or related field or with bachelor’s degree with over 5 years of experience
III.        Proven track record working with UN, International Organizations
IV.        Adequate knowledge of programme areas and sectors in which UNDP is operating.
V.        Ability to work both independently and in teams in a multicultural environment; 
VI.        Superior communication and interpersonal skills;
VII.        Excellent writing skills in English and Arabic;
           UNDP will directly engage contract the LTA service provider(s) based on its needs to carry out those activities.  UNDP 
will issue a written request / Purchase Order to the  LTA service provider.  
           Capacity to change the translator in case of illness, emergency or unsatisfactory performance with equal qualification 
requirements set in current ITB with prior UNDP agreement 
 The prices shall remain in effect for the entire duration of the Contract for Services. The rates shall not be subject to 
any adjustment or revision because of price or currency fluctuations, or the actual costs incurred by the Supplier in 
the performance of the 
           Contract for Services 
           The document/report to be translated shall be transmitted to the Service Provider, by email, preferably in editable 
electronic form (Microsoft Word); similarly, translations must be returned to UNDP in electronic editable form (.docx).  
           Any additional cost related to possible trips within Sudan needs to be agreed and approved by UNDP/UN Agency in 
advance. 
           UNDP or UN Agencies reserve the right to withhold all or a portion of payment if performance is unsatisfactory, if 
work/outputs is incomplete, not delivered or for failure to meet deadlines.  
           The Service Provider will provide a liaison person who will be responsible as focal point and manage the relationship 
with the Order Placers for delivering the service orders under the LTA. 
Request for additional staff:  
(a) When additional translators/interpreters are required, the Service Provider/Company shall assign adequate personnel to 
service  satisfactorily  the  volume  of  work  and  to  fulfill  its  obligations  under  the  Contract  with  UNDP.  The  Service 
Provider/Company shall assign the relevant personnel according to their technical know-how and reliability.
(b) The Service Provider/Company shall notify UNDP in case of any changes or resignations of proficiently translators and submit 
CV’s of newly recruited personnel for UNDP acceptance.
(c) The Service Provider/Company shall insure availability of personnel during the high demand periods and provide a rate for 
emergency high priority translation when requested by UNDP.
(d) The Service Provider/Company employees shall perform their functions in a highly efficient and professional manner.