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Gaelic Translation Services

Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Sep 2019 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

10 May 2019 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body is seeking to contract Gaelic Translation Services through an open tender process. This procurement, with an estimated value of £65,000, is based in Edinburgh, at Holyrood, where the services will be delivered. The tender was awarded on 13 August 2019, following a competitive process that received three bids. This contract aims to support the SPCB’s Gaelic Language Plan by providing high-quality translations of parliamentary documents and public materials to ensure accessibility for Gaelic speakers.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in language services, particularly those focused on Gaelic translation. Companies that possess experience in public-sector translation, have skilled translators ready for deployment, and can demonstrate a commitment to quality and timely delivery would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The long-term nature of this contract, which may extend up to 24 months, allows for sustained relationships and further business growth in the language services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gaelic Translation Services

Notice Description

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) requires a Contractor to provide Gaelic Translation Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPCB requires a Contractor to provide Gaelic Translation Services to support its Gaelic Language Plan and Language Policy by: - translating parliamentary business publications such as committee inquiry reports into Gaelic; - translating Gaelic for other parliamentary business or engagement purposes, such as events and exhibition materials, public information, and education materials; - enabling it to receive and deal with written evidence and public petitions in Gaelic; - enabling it to receive, reply to and initiate correspondence in Gaelic; - translating news releases into Gaelic; - producing material for use on the Scottish Parliament Gaelic website or blog; - providing a proof-reading service for Gaelic texts. - ensuring all translations are accurate and of a consistently high standard and delivered in a timely manner.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended by up to 24 months at the sole discretion of the SPCB.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000583308
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP364865
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20197 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
3 - 5 years

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH99 1SP
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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