Planning

Sign Language Interpretation & Associated Services (PIN)

SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY

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Planning

29 Oct 2020 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body is initiating a planned procurement process for Sign Language Interpretation & Associated Services, aimed at enhancing communication within the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. This requirement comes under the services category, with an estimated contract value of £100,000. Interested suppliers should note that the deadline for expressing interest for the market research phase is set for 27 November 2020, while the anticipated date for the tender release is approximately in March 2021. The primary delivery location will be at the Scottish Parliament, Holyrood, Edinburgh.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in sign language interpretation and associated services, particularly those that can offer British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation for live parliamentary events and other engagements. Companies capable of providing a range of services, including interpretation for Deafblind communication and video-relay services, would be well-suited to compete. The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body is open to hearing from contractors who can meet any part of the requirement, which could foster collaborative ventures among businesses to effectively deliver these essential services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sign Language Interpretation & Associated Services (PIN)

Notice Description

Sign Language Interpretation & Associated Services to the Scottish Parliament.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) is looking for one or more contractors to provide Sign Language Interpretation & Associated Services to the Scottish Parliament. The main requirement is for British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation of some parliamentary business that will be filmed and broadcast live, including debates and the weekly First Minister's Questions. BSL interpretation will also be required for some events that will be filmed and broadcast live such as Festival of Politics events. In addition, the Scottish Parliament needs in-person interpretation for visitors to the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh (including, for example, for meetings, tours and education sessions), though interpretation at other locations may also be required occasionally. Most requirements will be English to BSL interpretation, but other languages or services such as Sign Supported English, Deafblind communication, electronic note-taking and lipspeakers may also be required. There may also be a requirement for video-relay interpretation services. The SPCB may divide this requirement into Lots and are interested in hearing from organisations that can provide either all, or part of, the requirement. Views on the feasibility or otherwise of dividing the requirement into Lots are also welcome. The closing date for noting interest to be included in the market research phase of this project is Friday 27 November 2020. A tender exercise to award a contract for this requirement is anticipated to be issued around March of 2021.. Please contact Avril.Gordon@parliament.scot if you have any questions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000634716
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT398199
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

33196200 - Devices for the disabled

64216000 - Electronic message and information services

64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

64228100 - Television broadcast transmission services

79530000 - Translation services

79540000 - Interpretation services

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
avril.gordon@parliament.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313486620

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH99 1SP
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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