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Provision of British Sign Language Services

CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of British Sign Language Services" is managed by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, located at 25 Chambers Street, Edinburgh. This process falls under the services category and utilised an open procurement method. The contract was awarded on 30 March 2021 with an active duration from 12 April 2021 until 11 April 2025. The total contract value is £84,540, and it is part of a broader collaborative framework with the Scottish Police Authority. The procurement is classified under the CPV code 79540000.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in communication services, particularly those offering British Sign Language support. Companies involved in social protection, public order, and safety sectors would be well-suited to compete, especially those with experience in government contracts. The inclusion of a collaborative framework may further encourage partnerships among suppliers to enhance their proposals.

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Notice Title

Provision of British Sign Language Services

Notice Description

Call off from the Scottish Police Authority collaborative framework for the Provision of British Sign Language Services ref PROC-574 Lot 2

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call off from the Scottish Police Authority collaborative framework for the Provision of British Sign Language Services ref PROC-574 Lot 2. Contract awarded for the period 12 April 2021 to the 11 April 2025

Options: The option to extend the initial contract period by a further 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000650131
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411552
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
£84,540 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20214 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Ruth Wildgoose
Contact Email
procurementreturns@copfs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000203000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1LB
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEAF ACTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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