Government procurement agency Hansel defends itself against critics of the way it handled Finland’s EUR 37.5m interpretation contract; denies it changed rules mid-process. Continue reading
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Central procurement agency Hansel leaves Finnish government without language service contracts; source says big government clients may launch own tenders. Affected LSPs take Hansel to court. Hansel described as unprofessional customer. Continue reading
EU awards EUR 63.5m interpretation contract to meet language needs of immigrants from southern border; Finland, EUR 37.5m, for those who make it way up north. Continue reading
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Two Finnish language industry associations merge to step up government lobbying. Initiative comes in wake of EUR 17.5m framework contract, which one association head says was structured very differently from how language services are typically procured. Continue reading
Finland’s University of Turku seeks to offer adequate training to transform the translator from artisan into business professional Continue reading
After withdrawing twice, government contracting agency re-issues call for tender on renewal of major framework agreement for interpretation. Vendors under current framework include Semantix and Norway’s Hero Tolk. Continue reading
Lingsoft prevails against three competitors as EUR 5m contract with Finland’s public-broadcasting company Yleisradio Oy (Yle) comes up for renewal. Yle’s Head of Translation says 50% of broadcaster’s program requires translation. Continue reading
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