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Sign Language and Associated Services

Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body

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02 Aug 2021 at 16:05

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27 Jul 2021 at 18:14

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30 Apr 2021 at 10:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, involves the tender titled "Sign Language and Associated Services," classified under interpretation services. This open procurement is aimed at providing essential sign language interpretation for parliamentary activities at the Scottish Parliament located in Edinburgh. The current procurement stage is active, with the tender submission deadline set for June 1, 2021. This procurement method allows for broad participation, with a focus on quality services that meet specific cyber security requirements, as detailed in the procurement documentation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the communication support sector, particularly those specialising in sign language interpretation and related services. Companies equipped to provide British Sign Language interpreting and additional support services, such as tactile BSL and speech-to-text reporting, will be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, businesses that can demonstrate compliance with the minimum quality and security standards will be advantageous, as this contract emphasises community benefits and inclusive engagement for individuals with communication support needs in Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sign Language and Associated Services

Notice Description

The Contractor will provide Sign Language Interpretation services and other associated services. The main requirement is for interpreting for English to/from British Sign Language. The Contractor must provide simultaneous BSL interpreting for parliamentary business as requested. This will be filmed live, broadcast on the BSL Channel on SPTV, and archived. It will also be posted on the Parliament's social media accounts and may be used by other broadcasters either live or later. The Contractor will also provide other sign languages or supporting services as required. Additional sign languages and communication support services which will be in scope of the Contract, include, but are not limited to: - Tactile BSL - Electronic Notetakers - Speech-to-text reporters - Lip speakers - Signalong (Sign-a-long) - Sign Supported English - International sign languages such as American Sign Language.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contractor will provide Sign Language Interpretation and associated services. The objective of this Contract is to enable people living in Scotland who are hard of hearing, D/deaf or Deafblind, or who have other communication support needs, to engage with the Scottish Parliament and participate meaningfully in parliamentary business, public engagement activities and events. The Contractor will work cooperatively with the SPCB to find a solution to all SPCB sign language requirements. As a minimum, the Contractor will provide the following Services: - BSL interpreting of First Minister's Questions (FMQs) which are broadcast live and shown to visitors within the Chamber gallery and Main Hall; BSL interpreting of other Parliamentary business, which may also be filmed or broadcast either live or later. - Interpreting for Scottish Parliament events, including ceremonial events such as the opening of Parliament or engagement events such as the Festival of Politics. Some of these events will also be filmed, broadcast and archived. - Interpreting and/or other communication support services for witnesses giving evidence to committees - Interpreting and/or other communication support services for participants in engagement activities including workshops, focus groups, educational sessions, tours, and meetings - Interpreting and/or other communication support services for visitors to the Scottish Parliament accessing parliamentary services and facilities. Most requirements are expected to be for interpreting for English to/from British Sign Language. The Contractor must also provide other sign languages or supporting services as required. Additional sign languages and communication support services which will be in scope of the Contract, include, but are not limited to: - Tactile BSL - Electronic Notetakers - Speech-to-text reporters - Lip speakers - Signalong (Sign-a-long) - Sign Supported English - International sign languages such as American Sign Language. It is understood this may require the Contractor to work with Sub-Contractors or freelancers who don't usually work in Scotland on occasion; all such requirements will be discussed with the Contractor as required. Parliamentary business and major events will normally be filmed and broadcast live on SPTV. Footage is subsequently made available through the Video Archive on SPTV and posted on the Parliament's YouTube channel. Some requirements may also be broadcast by external broadcasters. Filmed parliamentary business and events that include BSL interpreting will also be posted on the Parliament's BSL Facebook Group and shared through other social media channels. Requirements for live interpreting of parliamentary business which is broadcast will always be in BSL and are expected to be the main requirement of the Contract. The Contractor must be able to provide this Service to a high standard.

Renewal: 36 month extensions at the sole discretion of the SPCB.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02aadc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018474-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
March 2026

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH99 1SP
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland, TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Deaf Action

Further Information

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