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PHS2122002 Translation Services

PUBLIC HEALTH SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Oct 2021 at 12:44

Tender

14 Jun 2021 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Public Health Scotland, a key national agency based in Edinburgh, who is seeking a supplier to establish a Framework Agreement for translation services under the title "PHS2122002 Translation Services". This open procurement method is currently in the award stage, with a tender value set at £280,000. The contract was signed on 30th September 2021, and the related lot aims to strengthen public health communications across Scotland.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in translation services, particularly those equipped to handle healthcare-related content. Companies that can demonstrate quality and cost-effectiveness are likely to benefit, especially those that offer additional community engagement initiatives, such as vocational training or educational support. By participating, businesses can expand their operational footprint within the public sector, contributing to Scotland’s public health priorities.

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Notice Title

PHS2122002 Translation Services

Notice Description

Public Health Scotland ("the Authority") is Scotland's lead national agency for improving and protecting the health and wellbeing of all of Scotland's people. Our vision is of a Scotland where everybody thrives. Our focus is on increasing healthy life expectancy and reducing premature mortality. To do this, we use data, intelligence and a place based approach to lead and deliver Scotland's public health priorities.The Authority is looking to establish a Framework Agreement with a single provider for the provision of translation services

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is looking to establish a Framework Agreement with a single supplier for the provision of translation services.

Options: The value of the framework agreement may be increased by up to 50%, in-line with regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations, should additional in scope services be identified during the Framework term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02bbc2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026526-2021
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PUBLIC HEALTH SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nss.procurementteam@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312757454

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
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

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBAL LANGUAGE SERVICES

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