# French Translation services

> This tender closed on 2026-09-30.

- **Reference:** HSRC09/16
- **Issuer:** [Human Sciences Research Council](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/human-sciences-research-council.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-09-16
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-30 18:00 SAST

## Summary

#### Overview
**French (West African dialect) translation of 40 interview transcripts from French to English for HSRC’s Youth Futures Portfolio in Senegal, delivered as MS Word documents within 3 weeks.** The HSRC seeks a translation service with experience in academic/social science materials and African francophone dialects to translate transcripts from Dakar interviews, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and appropriate nuance. Output will be shared via MS OneDrive.

#### Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years professional translation experience in social science/development contexts; capability with Senegalese French influence.
- Experience translating academic/socio-economic materials; familiarity with youth, work, education terminology.
- Ability to maintain accuracy, tone, and context; nominate a project manager; deliver transcripts within 3 weeks.
- Return translations in MS Word; confidentiality upheld.
- Proposal must include: translation competency test, project management narrative, team CVs, and client reference letters.
- Quotation to be on a per-word basis for all 40 transcripts; include a company profile.

#### How to Apply
- Deadline: 30 September 2026 by 16:00 (end of business). Technical enquiries to tfraser@hsrc.ac.za; submissions to nmolokwane@hsrc.ac.za (see TOR doc).
- Submit a detailed proposal including:
  - Competency test: translate a sample document provided to you.
  - Short project-management narrative (max 2 pages) and approach for West African dialects.
  - Team composition with CVs and roles.
  - Client references on letterhead.
  - Per-word rate for all 40 transcripts (see TOR).
- Include mandatory bidding documents: SBD 6.1 (Preferential Points) and Standard Bidding Document Annexure A (Bidder’s Disclosure) (see documents). 
- Deliverables must be shared via MS OneDrive; HSRC will provide 40 transcripts in MS Word format.

## Description

French Translation services

French Translation services

Conditions: N/A

## Documents

- Transcription extract for translation.docx..docx
- TOR-French translation services\_Case Studies-Sept. 2026.docx..docx
- Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4\_Annexure A.docx..docx
- SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 (Amended).pdf..pdf

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