Planning

CS/CoGC/25/12 - Framework for the Provision of Sign Language Interpreters

CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE

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Planning

10 Mar 2025 at 16:26

Summary of the contracting process

City of Glasgow College is planning a procurement for the provision of British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters under the title "CS/CoGC/25/12 - Framework for the Provision of Sign Language Interpreters". This tender is classified under interpretation services within the education sector and will cover various schedules including daytime, evening, and weekend sessions. The procurement is in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 31st March 2025. This process will take place in Glasgow, Scotland (UKM82) and aims to support BSL users within the college, ensuring professional interpretation throughout all contexts. The total estimated value of the contract is £800,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in interpretation services, particularly those with expertise in sign language. Suppliers who can provide flexible, qualified interpreters capable of accommodating varying schedules will find this procurement well-suited to their skills. With an emphasis on high-quality and professional interpretation for a diverse student body, businesses experienced in educational support services will be particularly competitive candidates. The successful bidders will collaborate closely with the City of Glasgow College, which functions as the buying organisation and central purchasing body, offering a stable and consistent demand for interpretation services throughout the contract duration.

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Notice Title

CS/CoGC/25/12 - Framework for the Provision of Sign Language Interpreters

Notice Description

City of Glasgow College is seeking suppliers for the provision of British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters to support all BSL users within the College, including daytime, evening, and weekend students.

Lot Information

Lot 1

City of Glasgow College is seeking suppliers for British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters to support BSL users, including daytime, evening, and weekend students. The successful bidders will provide interpreters to facilitate communication through on-site interpreters, offer flexible services covering various schedules, and provide qualified interpreters for classes and meetings, ensuring accurate and professional interpretation in all contexts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eb35
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008601-2025
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

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Mar 2025Expired
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
CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE
Contact Name
Christopher Lawal
Contact Email
christopher.lawal@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413755316

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0RF
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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