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Framework Agreement for the Provision of British Sign Language Services

Scottish Police Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Nov 2020 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

13 May 2020 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority is currently in the procurement stage for a Framework Agreement titled "Framework Agreement for the Provision of British Sign Language Services." This procurement is classified under the services sector and is aimed at delivering essential support for Police Scotland, the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS), and other governmental bodies across Scotland. The submission deadline for this open procedure is set for 15th June 2020, with an award period commencing shortly after on the same day. The service will cater to both 24/7 operational areas and standard office hours, specifically within geographical divisions classified as North, East, and West Scotland.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in British Sign Language (BSL) services. Companies capable of offering 24/7 support or standard operational services during office hours should consider competing. Suitable candidates might include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) focused on accessibility services, as well as larger firms with the capacity to meet stringent qualification criteria, such as holding relevant certifications and insurance standards. Collaboration with organisations that have prior experience in public sector contracts would also enhance competitive positioning in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of British Sign Language Services

Notice Description

The Scottish Police Authority intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Services in relation to British Sign Language (BSL)on behalf of Police Scotland, the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS), the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB), the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Services (COPFS), the Scottish Prison Service (SPS), the Scottish Children's Reporter Administration (SCRA), Social Security Scotland and Forestry and Land Scotland. This Framework Agreement shall be divided into two (2) individual Lots. Both Lot 1 and 2 are further divided into geographical sub-Lots- North, East and West. A maximum of three (3) Contractors shall be appointed to each Lot.

Lot Information

Services are required to be delivered 24 hours per day and 7 days per week.

The Scottish Police Authority wish to award a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Services in relation to British Sign Language (BSL)on behalf of Police Scotland, the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS), the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB), the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Services (COPFS), the Scottish Prison Service (SPS), the Scottish Children's Reporter Administration (SCRA), Social Security Scotland and Forestry and Land Scotland. This Framework Agreement shall be divided into two (2) individual Lots. Each individual Lot is detailed in the table below. Both Lot 1 and 2 are further divided into geographical sub-Lots- North, East and West. A maximum of three (3) Contractors shall be appointed to each Lot. The North area includes Highlands and Islands (Orkney Isles, Shetland Isles and Western Isles), North East (Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray), and Tayside (Dundee, Perth City, Perth and Kinross and Angus). The East area includes Edinburgh City, The Lothians and Border, Fife and Forth Valley (Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire). The West area includes Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire, Lanarkshire, Argyll and West Dunbartonshire (Inner Hebrides), Renfrewshire and Inverclyde and Dumfries and Galloway. Lot 1 24/7 service coverage - Services are required to be delivered 24 hours per day and 7 days per week.. Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: one option to extend up to 12 months

Services are required to be delivered during normal office hours, i.e. Monday to Friday 8am- 6pm.

The Scottish Police Authority wish to award a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Services in relation to British Sign Language (BSL)on behalf of Police Scotland, the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS), the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB), the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Services (COPFS), the Scottish Prison Service (SPS), the Scottish Children's Reporter Administration (SCRA), Social Security Scotland and Forestry and Land Scotland. This Framework Agreement shall be divided into two (2) individual Lots. Each individual Lot is detailed in the table below. Both Lot 1 and 2 are further divided into geographical sub-Lots- North, East and West. A maximum of three (3) Contractors shall be appointed to each Lot. The North area includes Highlands and Islands (Orkney Isles, Shetland Isles and Western Isles), North East (Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray), and Tayside (Dundee, Perth City, Perth and Kinross and Angus). The East area includes Edinburgh City, The Lothians and Border, Fife and Forth Valley (Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire). The West area includes Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire, Lanarkshire, Argyll and West Dunbartonshire (Inner Hebrides), Renfrewshire and Inverclyde and Dumfries and Galloway. Lot 2 Office Hours - Services are required to be delivered during normal office hours, i.e. Monday to Friday 8am- 6pm.. Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: one option to extend up to 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000619579
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399633
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£568,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£568,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
January 2024

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Police Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 1DZ
Postcode Area
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
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Sign Language Interactions

Just Sign Limited

Deaf Action

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386708
    Framework Agreement for the Provision of British Sign Language Services - The Scottish Police Authority intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Services in relation to British Sign Language (BSL)on behalf of Police Scotland, the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS), the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB), the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Services (COPFS), the Scottish Prison Service (SPS), the Scottish Children's Reporter Administration (SCRA), Social Security Scotland and Forestry and Land Scotland. This Framework Agreement shall be divided into two (2) individual Lots. Both Lot 1 and 2 are further divided into geographical sub-Lots- North, East and West. A maximum of three (3) Contractors shall be appointed to each Lot.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399633
    Framework Agreement for the Provision of British Sign Language Services - The Scottish Police Authority intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Services in relation to British Sign Language (BSL)on behalf of Police Scotland, the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS), the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB), the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Services (COPFS), the Scottish Prison Service (SPS), the Scottish Children's Reporter Administration (SCRA), Social Security Scotland and Forestry and Land Scotland. This Framework Agreement shall be divided into two (2) individual Lots. Both Lot 1 and 2 are further divided into geographical sub-Lots- North, East and West. A maximum of three (3) Contractors shall be appointed to each Lot.

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