Planning

Provision of Student Communication Support Services

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 07:44

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, based in Glasgow, is in the planning stage for a public procurement contract titled "Provision of Student Communication Support Services." This contract falls under the industry category of interpretation services, aimed specifically at supporting higher education. The main objective is to provide British Sign Language (BSL) interpreting services, electronic note-taking, and live remote captioning to facilitate the full participation of deaf or hearing-impaired students in learning and other academic activities. The contract value is estimated at £800,000, with key dates including a deadline for completing a questionnaire by 29th May 2025 and a future notice date set for 25th June 2025. The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in educational support services, particularly those with expertise in sign language interpretation, electronic notetaking, and live captioning. Firms capable of deploying personnel to provide in-class and remote communication support will find this contract particularly fitting. The procurement process, structured as a competitive tendering procedure, is ideal for businesses willing to collaborate with public institutions to advance educational inclusivity. Given the substantial contract value, businesses can expand their service offerings and demonstrate their ability to enhance accessibility in higher education environments.

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Notice Title

Provision of Student Communication Support Services

Notice Description

Lot 1: Provision of BSL Interpretation Services The University of Strathclyde requires BSL Interpreters and Communication Support Workers to provide BSL interpreting for students both in a classroom setting and out-with to enable deaf students to fully participate and engage with their learning and any other study related activities. Lot 2: Electronic Note taking The university of Strathclyde requires Electronic Notetakers (ENT) to provide notes for students who are deaf or have hearing loss in live time during any study related activities including lectures, seminars and meetings. The ENT will type a summary of what's being said into their computer, with the text appearing on the student's screen, to enable the student to interact with the ENT and add their own notes, as required. Lot 3: Live Remote Captioning The University of Strathclyde requires Live Remote Captioning (LRC) to be typed by palantypists who are accessing audio remotely, to enable students to access captions on their own device via a web interface.

Lot Information

Provision of BSL Interpretation Services

The University of Strathclyde requires BSL Interpreters and Communication Support Workers to provide BSL interpreting for students both in a classroom setting and out-with to enable deaf students to fully participate and engage with their learning and any other study related activities.

Provision of Electronic Note taking

The university of Strathclyde requires Electronic Notetakers (ENT) to provide notes for students who are deaf or have hearing loss in live time during any study related activities including lectures, seminars and meetings. The ENT will type a summary of what's being said into their computer, with the text appearing on the student's screen, to enable the student to interact with the ENT and add their own notes, as required.

Provision of Live Remote Captioning

The University of Strathclyde requires Live Remote Captioning (LRC) to be typed by palantypists who are accessing audio remotely, to enable students to access captions on their own device via a web interface.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051fdc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025502-2025
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

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

79540000 - Interpretation services

80300000 - Higher education services

98300000 - Miscellaneous 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
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Jun 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
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Mrs Laura A Shaw
Contact Email
laura.shaw@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7811592949

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
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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