Planning

Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

20 Jan 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is initiating a procurement process for "Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services," aimed at serving the Scottish Central Government sector. This procurement falls under the services category, with a notable estimated value of £8,000,000. Currently, the process is in the planning stage, with an important deadline for interested parties to submit responses to a Request for Information Questionnaire by 10 February 2021. The services will be required across Scotland, including the Highlands and Islands, ensuring broad reach.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in interpreting, translation, and transcription services. Companies that are well-equipped to deliver these services across varied locations, including remote areas, would be particularly suited to compete. Participation in this procurement could enable businesses to secure long-term contracts within the public sector, thus fostering new partnerships and enhancing their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services

Notice Description

Provision of Interpreting, Translation and Transcription services to the Scottish Central Government sector

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Procurement & Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring frameworks and contracts on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current Interpreting, Translation & Transcription Framework is due to expire on 11 November 2021. Work has commenced in developing the procurement strategy options including canvassing of stakeholders' views. In order to complete and finalise the strategy, SPPD recognises the value of suppliers having the opportunity to contribute to this process on a non-competitive, non-judgemental basis. This request for information is aimed at collating those views from market participants. This information may be utilised in developing the procurement strategy to help deliver contractual arrangements for Interpreting, Translation & Transcription Service requirements. SPPD is using Questback to collate responses. Suppliers and other interested parties should read the 'Statement of Requirements' document attached in the 'Additional Documents' section of this notice. We then request that you complete the Request for Information Online Questionnaire using the link below: https://response.questback.com/scottishgovernment/k8rvw702zs The questionnaire will be available for all interested parties until 10 February 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000641309
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404667
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - 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

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

CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 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 GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kathleen.cowan@gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

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