Planning

Provision of Language Translation Services and British Sign Language Services

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Jul 2022 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow City Council is initiating a procurement process for the provision of language translation and British Sign Language services, indicating a planned tender exercise. The contract, valued at £1,300,000, falls under the services category and aims to enhance service delivery within the linguistic market. Interested suppliers are encouraged to complete a survey by 31 October 2022, as part of the market engagement initiative. The services will primarily be delivered in Glasgow, with the potential structure of the contract to be informed by supplier feedback during this engagement phase.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in translation and interpreting services, particularly those with capabilities in British Sign Language. Companies that can demonstrate experience in public service contracts and innovative approaches to translation solutions would be well-positioned to compete. By engaging with Glasgow City Council, businesses can gain insights into future service structures and market development, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and growth in public service delivery.

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Notice Title

Provision of Language Translation Services and British Sign Language Services

Notice Description

This Prior Information Notice is for a proposed contract for suppliers to provide language translation and British sign language services. The purpose of this notice is to enable interested parties to engage with Glasgow City Council to discuss the services currently available in the marketplace and options regarding the structure of the procurement and the anticipated direction of future market development

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Language Translation and British Sign Language services. Additional information: NOTE: The lotting structure of this contract will be determined as a result of the market engagement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0355d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020264-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
james.cook@glasgow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412876429

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DU
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
TLM82 Glasgow City

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

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