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Interpretation Services Framework

The Highland Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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09 Dec 2021 at 10:25

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07 Jun 2021 at 08:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council is seeking to establish an Interpretation Services Framework, which includes provisions for face-to-face and digital interpretation services within its operational areas, including NHS Highland and High Life Highland. The procurement process is currently at the active tender stage, with a contract duration from 2nd August 2021 to 1st August 2024, and potential for a 12-month extension. The total value of the framework is estimated at £850,000, and the submission deadline for bids is 8th July 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in interpretation services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises that can deliver high-quality results. Companies equipped to engage in both face-to-face and digital interpretation would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the framework seeks multiple providers to accommodate diverse needs across the participating organisations. Interested parties should ensure they meet the required quality and pricing criteria to position themselves favourably in the bidding process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interpretation Services Framework

Notice Description

The Highland Council, acting for itself and on behalf of the Participating Organisations, is intending to put in place a Framework Agreement with one or more providers for the provision of face to face & Digital interpretation services, on an as and when required basis. The Participating Organisations who reserve the right to use this Framework Agreement within their operating areas are: - The Highland Council - NHS Highland - Advice Agency Network - example Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB); where contracted to The Highland Council to provide Advice and Information Services on behalf of The Highland Council and the Interpretation Services are being paid for by The Highland Council) - High Life Highland The Framework shall be for a 3 year period from 02/08/2021 to 01/08/2024, with the option for the Authority and or Participating Organisations to extend by a period of up to twelve 12 months, subject to mutual agreement.

Lot Information

Face to Face Interpretation Services

The Highland Council (hereinafter referred to as "the Authority") acting for itself and on behalf of the Participating Organisations is intending to put in place a Framework Agreement with one provider per Lot for the provision of face to face and digital interpretation services, on an as and when required basis. Additional information: Framework Agreement Value: The estimated annual value of expenditure by each Participating Organisation against this Framework is shown below for information and guidance purposes only. The Participating Organisations are not bound to any value/volume of expenditure under this Framework. The Highland Council GBP 100,000 NHS Highland GBP 100,000 HLH GBP 100 Advice Agency Network GBP 9,000

Renewal: With the option for the Authority and Participating Organisations to extend by a period of up to twelve 12 months, subject to mutual agreement.

Digital Interpretation

The Highland Council (hereinafter referred to as "the Authority") acting for itself and on behalf of the Participating Organisations is intending to put in place a Framework Agreement with one single provider per Lot for the provision of face to face and digital interpretation services, on an as and when required basis. Additional information: The estimated annual value of expenditure by each Participating Organisation against this Framework is shown below for information and guidance purposes only. The Participating Organisations are not bound to any value/volume of expenditure under this Framework. The Highland Council GBP 100,000 NHS Highland GBP 100,000 HLH GBP 100 Advice Agency Network GBP 9,000

Renewal: With the option for the Authority and Participating Organisations to extend by a period of up to twelve 12 months, subject to mutual agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b8c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030630-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2025

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Highland Council
Additional Buyers

High Life Highland

NHS Highland

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

DA Languages Limited

Global Connections (Scotland) Ltd

Global Language Services Ltd

Further Information

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