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Provision of Translation Services for Bord na Gaidhlig

BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Bòrd na Gàidhlig involves the provision of Translation Services, specifically Gaelic/English translation, with a contract awarded to Global Connections (Scotland) Ltd for an amount of £36,285. The procurement method utilised was an open tender, with the initial contract period set for 12 months, commencing after the award date of 9 August 2019. The delivery addresses for services are specified within the UK, particularly targeting the region of Inverness (UKM6). Bids were accepted electronically, and there were 2 responses received during the tender period that concluded on 19 July 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in translation services, particularly those with experience in Gaelic/English language pairs. Given the cultural significance and official status of the Gaelic language, businesses that focus on language services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of offering authoritative translation, would be ideally suited to compete. The contract also allows for potential extensions for up to three additional 12-month periods, indicating ongoing demand for these services, and fostering long-term business growth strategies within this niche market.

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Notice Title

Provision of Translation Services for Bord na Gaidhlig

Notice Description

Provision of Gaelic/English Translation Services for an initial period of 12 months, with the option to extend for up to further 3 x 12 month periods.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Timely translation of English content into Gaelic (and vice versa) Authoritative and accurate Gaelic translations The types of material which the succcessful tenderer will be expected to translate are: Press Releases Minutes of meetings and board papers Reports Website content Publications, such as the annual report and publicity material

Renewal: 3 X 12 month periods at the sole discretion of Bord na Gaidhlig

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000589808
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363667
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,285 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20196 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
BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
alasdair@gaidhlig.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1463225454

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS (SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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