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CS-IC-1180 RFQ - Provision of BSL Interpretation Services

INVERNESS COLLEGE UHI

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Summary of the contracting process

The Inverness College UHI is undertaking a public procurement process titled "CS-IC-1180 RFQ - Provision of BSL Interpretation Services," focusing on the education sector. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having concluded the tender phase on 12th August 2020. The procurement method is an open procedure, aimed at securing a framework agreement for BSL interpretation services. This service will be required at the Inverness Campus, with the contract formally secured on 21st August 2020. Businesses interested should note that the contract offers no guaranteed volume of work, as the demand will be based on the needs of the college and its students.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in BSL interpretation services. Potential suppliers should be fully qualified interpreters with relevant experience in educational settings, catering to both further education (FE) and higher education (HE). The framework agreement allows for multiple service providers, thereby increasing the likelihood of collaboration and long-term engagement. Companies looking to expand their services in the education sector and support diverse learner needs would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

CS-IC-1180 RFQ - Provision of BSL Interpretation Services

Notice Description

Provision of BSL Interpretation Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Inverness College - UHI would like to enter into a framework agreement with a Company or Service Provider(s) in order to provide services of a fully qualified BSL Interpretation Service to assist deaf students as and when required or for the full course duration. This will be conditional on college requirements and the demand for such services. Inverness College reserves the right to terminate any assignments throughout the term or academic year. The requirement is for a registered and fully qualified interpreter(s) who have the appropriate skills and experience for the specific educational level required to be interpreted (FE or HE etc.). This framework does not provide a guarantee of any volume of work being awarded.

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000626156
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394675
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2023

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INVERNESS COLLEGE UHI
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
swarna.bhargava.ic@uhi.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463273000

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
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
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

HELEN FARRELLY BSL INTERPRETING SERVICES

REBECCA GOODALL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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