Preliminary Market Consultation for the provision of Simultaneous Interpretation Services for Ireland’s 2026 Presidency of the Council of the European Union to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Objectives: The preliminary market consultation aims to prepare for Ireland's 2026 Presidency of the Council of the European Union, focusing on the provision of simultaneous interpretation services. The objectives include understanding the market's capacity to deliver high-quality, responsive services during approximately 250 events over the presidency period. These events, to be held across various venues in Ireland, may require interpretation services following different language regimes, involving both EU official languages and potential non-EU languages. The consultation aims to ensure compliance with procurement rules, minimize costs, and make suppliers aware of upcoming opportunities.