Planning

Interpreting, Translation & Transcription Services

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

21 Dec 2016 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is initiating a tender for "Interpreting, Translation & Transcription Services", aimed at providing vital services to the Scottish Central Government sector. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a total estimated value of £8,000,000. Interested participants should take note of the deadline for submissions outlined in the documentation, which is set for 19 January 2017. The procurement is focused on service delivery within the UK, particularly in Glasgow, where the Scottish Procurement & Commercial Directorate is located.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies in the interpreting, translation, and transcription sectors to contribute to the public sector's needs. Businesses specialising in language services, particularly those with experience in governmental or institutional contracts, would be well-positioned to engage in this process. The current initiative not only allows for input into the procurement strategy but also supports firms in establishing long-term relationships with the government through the impending framework agreement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interpreting, Translation & Transcription Services

Notice Description

Provision of Interpreting, Translation and Transcription services to the Scottish Central Government sector.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Procurement & Commercial Directorate (SPCD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current Interpreting, Translation & Transcription framework is due to expire on 11 November 2017. Work has commenced in developing the procurement strategy options including canvassing of stakeholders' views. In order to complete and finalise the strategy, SPCD recognises the value of suppliers having the opportunity to contribute to this process on a non-competitive, non-judgemental basis. This request for information is aimed at collating those views from market participants. This information may be utilised in developing the procurement strategy to help deliver contractual arrangements for Interpreting, Translation & Transcription Service requirements. Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the attached Request for Information document and return it to Geraldine.Lipton@gov.scot by 19 January 2017.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000474211
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC268068
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 May 2017Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Kath Cowan
Contact Email
kathleen.cowan@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420129

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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