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Accessibility and Inclusive Communications - Interpreting and Translation Services

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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30 Aug 2018 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has completed a public procurement process for the "Accessibility and Inclusive Communications - Interpreting and Translation Services" contract, aimed at providing translation and interpreting services. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically related to general public services. The contract was valued at £30,000 and was awarded on 22nd August 2018, following an open procurement method. The delivery address for the services is located in Glasgow, Scotland, under postal code G2 8LU.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in language services, particularly those offering translation and interpreting solutions. The awarded contract to Global Language Services Ltd indicates a successful bid against a framework for interpreting, translation, and transcription services. Suppliers with expertise in working with public sector clients and an understanding of inclusive communication strategies will be well-positioned to engage in future opportunities stemming from similar contracts awarded by the Scottish Government, particularly in the context of supporting diverse communities.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000555624
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329741
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
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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 LANGUAGE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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