Award

Framework for the provision of Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Nov 2021 at 13:35

Tender

21 Jul 2021 at 13:55

Planning

20 Jan 2021 at 16:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is initiating a framework agreement for the provision of Interpreting, Translation, and Transcription Services within the Scottish public sector. This procurement is classified under interpretation services and is valued at £14,400,000. Currently in the award stage, successful bidders include Global Language Services Ltd, Global Connections (Scotland) Ltd, and DA Languages Limited. The framework aims to provide a range of services such as face-to-face interpreting, and various remote communication methods, with a contract expected to span up to four years and potential for renewal. The contract was signed on 9 November 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for language service providers and SMEs in the interpretation and translation industry to expand their market presence in the public sector. Businesses equipped with expertise in various languages and those offering technological solutions for remote communication will find this framework particularly beneficial. With a structured quality and pricing criteria, companies that can demonstrate strong service delivery and competitive rates stand a good chance of leveraging this opportunity for sustainable growth within the public sector landscape.

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Notice Title

Framework for the provision of Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement is for the Provision of Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services to public bodies across the Scottish Public Sector to meet all requirements of the service including face to face, remote video and telephone interpreting, translation and transcription.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Framework Agreement is for the Provision of Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services to public bodies across the Scottish Public Sector. Definitions for each aspect of the services are as follows: Face to Face Interpreting - interpretation of spoken words into spoken words in a live setting face to face. This can be from a foreign language into English or vice versa. Remote Video Interpreting - a scheduled, live remote video interpreting service either via the Framework Public Body video portal or via the Contractor video portal. Telephone Interpreting - interpretation of spoken words into spoken works from a foreign language into English or vice versa in live telephone conversations at agreed locations or via telephone conferencing. Translation - translation of written words from one language into another. This can be from a foreign language into English or vice versa. Transcription - transcribing the spoken word into written form. This is typically from a recording, rather than in a live setting, and can be from a foreign language into English or vice versa.

Renewal: Subject to renewal if demand continues after framework duration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028bf3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029686-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,400,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£14,400,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,400,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
31 May 2021Expired
Award Date
9 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
within 4 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Kathleen Cowan
Contact Email
kathleen.cowan@gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

DA LANGUAGES

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS (SCOTLAND

GLOBAL LANGUAGE SERVICES

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