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Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services Framework Agreement

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Oct 2017 at 00:00

Tender

23 May 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has recently awarded a Framework Agreement titled "Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services Framework Agreement" for the provision of interpreting, translation, and transcription services. This procurement falls under the services category and is aimed at supporting various public bodies in Scotland. The contract process was conducted using an open procurement method, and the successful suppliers will provide face-to-face interpreting, telephone language interpretation, and document translation. The contract was officially signed on 24 October 2017 and is situated in Glasgow, Scotland.

This framework agreement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in interpretation and translation services, particularly those with capabilities in various languages and formats. Companies that can demonstrate economic stability, relevant insurance coverage, and a commitment to community benefits will be well-positioned to compete. The framework is designed to include multiple suppliers, thereby allowing for collaboration and capacity building within the sector, which is particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises.

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Notice Title

Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers have awarded a Framework Agreement for the provision of Interpreting, Translation and Transcription services. The Framework will comprise of one Lot with a 1st and 2nd ranked Supplier being appointed. Interpreting, Translation and Transcription services includes face to face interpreting, telephone spoken language interpreting and document translation and transcription services to fulfil the current and evolving needs of the Framework Public Bodies.

Lot Information

Lot 1

1.4 The framework agreement will be available for use by the Scottish Ministers (including Agencies), Scottish Non-Departmental Public Bodies, offices in the Scottish Administration which are not ministerial offices, cross-border public authorities within the meaning of section 88(5) of the Scotland Act 1998, the Scotland Office, the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, the Scottish Police Authority, Scottish health boards or special health boards, all NHS Scotland, Student Loans Company Limited, the Forestry Commission, the Commissioner of Northern Lighthouse operating as the Northern Lighthouse Board, Equality and Human Rights Commission, Business Stream Ltd, any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament, any association of or formed by one or more of the foregoing, bodies financed wholly or mainly by one or more of the foregoing, bodies subject to management supervision by one or more of the foregoing and bodies more than half of the board of directors or members of which, or, in the case of a group of individuals, more than half of those individuals, being appointed by one or more of the foregoing. Information about Scottish Public Bodies is available at: http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/public-bodies/about Information about the Review of Public Procurement in Scotland and links to the other Centres of Expertise are available at: http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement Detailed award criteria are stated in the procurement documents.. Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Work to renew the Framework will commence within the 4 year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000496011
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299458
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Within 4 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284051
    Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services Framework Agreement - The Scottish Ministers wish to award a Framework Agreement for the provision of Interpreting, Translation and Transcription services. The Framework will comprise of one Lot with a 1st and 2nd ranked Supplier being appointed. Interpreting, Translation and Transcription services includes face to face interpreting, telephone spoken language interpreting and document translation and transcription services to fulfil the current and evolving needs of the Framework Public Bodies.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299458
    Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services Framework Agreement - The Scottish Ministers have awarded a Framework Agreement for the provision of Interpreting, Translation and Transcription services. The Framework will comprise of one Lot with a 1st and 2nd ranked Supplier being appointed. Interpreting, Translation and Transcription services includes face to face interpreting, telephone spoken language interpreting and document translation and transcription services to fulfil the current and evolving needs of the Framework Public Bodies.

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