We are pleased to share some exciting news: Stoquart, in consortium with our partner Verbivis Ltd., has been awarded the French translation contract under the European Parliament’s tender process.
This five-year contract, starting in January 2025, represents a significant milestone for our company and is a testament to our team’s commitment to delivering excellence.
A Landmark Achievement
The awarded contract entrusts Stoquart and its consortium with managing outsourced French translations for several prominent European institutions:
- The European Parliament
- The European Court of Auditors
- The European Economic and Social Committee
- The European Committee of the Regions
The scope of the project encompasses translating from 23 source languages used across Europe, including Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovakian, Slovenian, Spanish and Swedish.
As the first-ranked contractor, Stoquart and Verbivis will lead efforts to meet the institutions’ stringent quality and timeliness requirements.
The Evaluation Process and Key Factors for Success
Winning a contract of this magnitude required more than just expertise. It demanded excellence at every step of the evaluation process. The European Parliament’s tender process involved rigorous criteria to ensure only the most qualified providers were selected.
One pivotal component of the evaluation was a series of translation tests conducted over the summer. Stoquart’s professional linguists rose to the challenge, demonstrating precision, cultural sensitivity, and a deep understanding of the subject matter and market.
These tests were designed to assess not only linguistic skills but also the ability to manage complex terminology, adhere to tight deadlines, and maintain consistency across high-volume translations.
What set Stoquart and Verbivis apart was our commitment to quality and a proven track record in managing multilingual projects for high-profile clients and institutions.
We delivered fast and accurate results, with an unwavering focus on providing top-tier translations that meet the European Parliament’s exacting standards.
This success also underscores the importance of teamwork. From the project managers to the linguists and quality assurance specialists, everyone involved played a crucial role in this achievement.
Their collective expertise was instrumental in securing the contract and will remain key to its successful execution over the next five years.
The Strategic Importance of Multilingual Communication for the European Union
The European Parliament operates at the heart of the European Union, representing the voices of over 447 million citizens in 27 member states across Europe.
With 24 official languages, multilingual communication is fundamental to its mission of fostering transparency, inclusivity, and democratic participation.
For the Parliament, translation is not just about converting words from one language to another—it is about ensuring that every policy, document, debate, and decision is accessible to all EU citizens in their native languages.
This commitment to linguistic diversity safeguards equality and reinforces the idea that every citizen, regardless of their language, has an equal stake in European governance.
A Bright Future Amid Translation Industry Change
This contract offers a unique growth opportunity for Stoquart and its consortium partner, Verbivis, amid a rapidly evolving translation industry.
The project reinforces the importance of skilled human translation in facilitating effective international communication across languages and cultures.
Stoquart looks forward to beginning this journey in
January 2025, confident in its capabilities and eager to contribute to Europe’s mission of unity through multilingual communication.
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