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Framework for the Provision of Sign Language Interpreters

City of Glasgow College

This public procurement record has 8 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jul 2025 at 15:26

Award Notice
Tender

07 May 2025 at 15:11

Tender Notice
Award

13 Jun 2024 at 10:52

Award Notice
TenderUpdate

28 Feb 2024 at 10:58

Tender Notice
Award

26 Jan 2024 at 13:54

Award Notice
Tender

26 Jan 2024 at 13:53

Tender Notice
Tender

02 Oct 2023 at 14:55

Tender Notice
Planning

14 Feb 2023 at 15:46

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Glasgow College has completed an open tender process for the "Framework for the Provision of Sign Language Interpreters," aimed at facilitating communication for individuals who are deaf, deaf-blind, or have a hearing loss. This procurement pertains to the education sector and focuses on interpretation services provided at the college's location in Glasgow, UK. The process has transitioned from the tender stage to the award stage, with key dates indicating the project was first initiated in May 2025 and the contract was signed on 7th July 2025. The contract, valued at £800,000, has been awarded to multiple suppliers including Topp Language Solutions and Deaf Action, under the legal basis of the European directive 2014/24/EU.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in sign language interpretation services to expand their operations within the educational sector. It is particularly suited for businesses with competencies in delivering quality interpretation services and can meet the high standards set by the college in areas such as linguist vetting and competency, as well as adherence to equality and diversity practices. SMEs like Topp Language Solutions and Just Sign Limited have been successful in this procurement, suggesting that similar small to medium-sized enterprises with the appropriate qualifications and resources could effectively compete for tenders in this domain, contributing to both local employment and community benefits.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Sign Language Interpreters

Notice Description

City of Glasgow College is currently looking to implement a framework agreement for qualified Sign Language Interpreters to support and facilitate communication between individuals who are deaf, deaf-blind, or have a hearing loss, and hearing individuals. This will be achieved through the in-person presence of a qualified linguist, ensuring clear, effective, and accessible communication for all parties.

Lot Information

Lot 1

City of Glasgow College is currently looking to implement a framework agreement for qualified Sign Language Interpreters to support and facilitate communication between individuals who are deaf, deaf-blind, or have a hearing loss, and hearing individuals.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a5a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041030-2025
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
Large, 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
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
31 May 2023Expired
Award Date
4 Jun 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This contract will be reviewed six months prior to the contract ending.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
City of Glasgow College
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0RF
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Deaf Action

Just Sign Limited

SIGNIFICAN'T (UK) LIMITED t/a Sign Language Interactions Ltd

Sign Solutions

Topp Language Solutions

Further Information

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