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Accessibility and Inclusive Communications - Interpreting and Translation Services

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government recently completed a procurement process for "Accessibility and Inclusive Communications - Interpreting and Translation Services" under an open procurement method. This initiative aims to provide essential translation and interpreting services to support accessible communication for individuals who do not speak or read English as their first language. The contract, valued at £120,000, was signed on 21 August 2018. This procurement is part of a larger commitment to inclusive communication in accordance with the devolved powers outlined in the Scotland Act 2016. The location of the procurement is Glasgow, UK, and it falls within the services industry category.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in translation and interpreting services, particularly those familiar with community engagement and social inclusion. Companies, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), that can offer language services, including Gaelic translation and Easy Read formats, will find a competitive advantage in bidding for this contract. With the Scottish Government's focus on creating accessible materials, businesses that align with these values will be well-suited to expand their operations in this sector.

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Notice Title

Accessibility and Inclusive Communications - Interpreting and Translation Services

Notice Description

Provision of translation and interpreting services in line with the Scottish Government's commitment to accessible and inclusive communications.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award call-off contract from the Scottish Government Framework: Interpreting, Translation & Transcription Services. The Smith Commission proposed the devolution of significant welfare powers to the Scottish Parliament. Many of these powers are set out in the Scotland Act 2016. Once fully enacted, social security benefits in excess of 2.7bn GBP will be transferred from the UK Parliament, including powers to create Scottish benefits for those of working age. The devolved powers have also resulted in the establishment of the Scottish Social Security Agency (SSSA) which has a commitment to accessible and inclusive communication. In order to engage with customers who do not speak or read English as a first language, the SSSA will provide foreign language and Gaelic translation, audio recordings and Easy Read formats for all guidance and application form materials.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000555605
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329737
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

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20187 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Douglas Martin
Contact Email
douglas.martin@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312447556

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS (SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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