Award

Provision of Intepreting, Translation and Transcription Services

CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE

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Award

15 Jun 2018 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, involved the tender titled "Provision of Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services". This contract falls under the public order and safety category and is designated as a service procurement within the UK, specifically covering delivery in Scotland. The procurement method followed was an open procedure, and the award was officially recorded on 15th November 2017, with a contract value of £187,120. The process is now complete and the goods and services were delivered as per the established framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in language services, particularly those engaged in interpreting, translation, and transcription. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in public sector contracts would be ideally suited to compete for similar contracts. The scope emphasises the need for qualified service providers capable of operating within the Scottish Government's frameworks, suggesting a market ripe for growth in language-related services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Intepreting, Translation and Transcription Services

Notice Description

The provision of interpreting, translation and transcription services

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of interpreting, translation and subscription services. Call off from Scottish Government framework SP-16-016

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000547012
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322309
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£187,120 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
alison.duff@copfs.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000203000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1LA
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBAL LANGUAGE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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