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Provision of British Sign Language Services

SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE

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12 Feb 2021 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of British Sign Language Services" is managed by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, based in Edinburgh, UK. This tender falls within the services industry, with a procurement method classified as "open" and carried out under the collaborative Framework for the Provision of British Sign Language Services. The contract, valued at £240,000, was awarded on 21 January 2021, and it entails a range of communication services related to British Sign Language, including visual and tactile communication services. The procurement stage for this process is complete, and it is part of a broader initiative covered by the GPA (Agreement on Government Procurement).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in communication services for the deaf and hard of hearing communities. Companies with expertise in British Sign Language, speech-to-text reporting, and related services would be well-suited to compete for future contracts in this area. Additionally, businesses looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector, especially in fields related to public order and safety, may find growth potential in engaging with initiatives led by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of British Sign Language Services

Notice Description

Call-off from the collaborative Framework for the Provision of British Sign Language Services PROC-574, Lot 2.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call-off from the collaborative Framework for the Provision of British Sign Language Services PROC-574, Lot 2. The contracted services are to include visual form and the tactile form communication services as well as Lipspeakers, Sign Supported English (SSE), Speech-to-Text Reporting, Electronic Notetakers, Deaf Relay and Deaf Blind Guide Communicators.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000641793
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406609
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20215 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE
Contact Name
Denise Donaldson
Contact Email
ddonaldson@scotcourts.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314443461

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
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
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEAF ACTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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