Planning

British Sign Language (BSL) Services

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Planning

27 Nov 2017 at 00:00

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

The City of Edinburgh Council is planning to procure British Sign Language (BSL) Services aimed at assisting service users in accessing local authority services in Edinburgh and the Lothians area. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with key dates including a deadline for service providers to register their interest by 17:00 on 8 January 2018. Although no tender opportunity is guaranteed, interested parties are encouraged to engage in consultations leading up to the potential tender, which may commence after August 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in BSL services and related industries to expand their service offerings. Companies equipped with the expertise to provide accessible communication services, including those with prior experience in public sector contracts, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this opportunity. Engaging with this local authority initiative could enhance a business’s profile within the community and establish valuable connections with the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

British Sign Language (BSL) Services

Notice Description

Provision of British Sign Language (BSL) Services to support service users to access local authority services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

British Sign Language (BSL) Services to assist service users to access local authority services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000520155
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302566
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2018Expired
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
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Robert Hogg
Contact Email
robert.hogg@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314693875

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM7 Eastern Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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