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Interpretation Services Framework

The Highland Council

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Award

09 Dec 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

07 Jun 2021 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council, in collaboration with NHS Highland and High Life Highland, has initiated a procurement process for the "Interpretation Services Framework." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting face-to-face and digital interpretation services across the Highlands and Argyll and Bute area. The framework is set to run for three years, from 2nd August 2021 to 1st August 2024, with the option for extension by up to 12 months. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with bids submitted electronically by the deadline of 8th July 2021, at 12:00 PM.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in language services, interpretation, and translation. Providers experienced in delivering public sector services, especially those with qualifications in health and safety and registration under the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme, will find this tender particularly relevant. The anticipated annual expenditure from participating organisations suggests a projected budget of approximately £850,000, creating a competitive environment for service providers in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interpretation Services Framework

Notice Description

The Highland Council, acting for itself and on behalf of the Participating Organisations, is intending to put in place a Framework Agreement with one or more providers for the provision of face to face & Digital interpretation services, on an as and when required basis. The Participating Organisations who reserve the right to use this Framework Agreement within their operating areas are: - The Highland Council - NHS Highland - Advice Agency Network - example Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB); where contracted to The Highland Council to provide Advice and Information Services on behalf of The Highland Council and the Interpretation Services are being paid for by The Highland Council) - High Life Highland The Framework shall be for a 3 year period from 02/08/2021 to 01/08/2024, with the option for the Authority and or Participating Organisations to extend by a period of up to twelve 12 months, subject to mutual agreement.

Lot Information

Face to Face Interpretation Services

The Highland Council (hereinafter referred to as "the Authority") acting for itself and on behalf of the Participating Organisations is intending to put in place a Framework Agreement with one provider per Lot for the provision of face to face and digital interpretation services, on an as and when required basis.. Framework Agreement Value: The estimated annual value of expenditure by each Participating Organisation against this Framework is shown below for information and guidance purposes only. The Participating Organisations are not bound to any value/volume of expenditure under this Framework. The Highland Council GBP 100,000 NHS Highland GBP 100,000 HLH GBP 100 Advice Agency Network GBP 9,000

Renewal: With the option for the Authority and Participating Organisations to extend by a period of up to twelve 12 months, subject to mutual agreement.

Digital Interpretation

The Highland Council (hereinafter referred to as "the Authority") acting for itself and on behalf of the Participating Organisations is intending to put in place a Framework Agreement with one single provider per Lot for the provision of face to face and digital interpretation services, on an as and when required basis.. The estimated annual value of expenditure by each Participating Organisation against this Framework is shown below for information and guidance purposes only. The Participating Organisations are not bound to any value/volume of expenditure under this Framework. The Highland Council GBP 100,000 NHS Highland GBP 100,000 HLH GBP 100 Advice Agency Network GBP 9,000

Renewal: With the option for the Authority and Participating Organisations to extend by a period of up to twelve 12 months, subject to mutual agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000656092
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435268
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2025

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Highland Council
Additional Buyers

High Life Highland

NHS Highland

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Postcode Area
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

DA Languages Limited

Global Connections (Scotland) Ltd

Global Language Services Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417382
    Interpretation Services Framework - The Highland Council, acting for itself and on behalf of the Participating Organisations, is intending to put in place a Framework Agreement with one or more providers for the provision of face to face & Digital interpretation services, on an as and when required basis. The Participating Organisations who reserve the right to use this Framework Agreement within their operating areas are: - The Highland Council - NHS Highland - Advice Agency Network - example Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB); where contracted to The Highland Council to provide Advice and Information Services on behalf of The Highland Council and the Interpretation Services are being paid for by The Highland Council) - High Life Highland The Framework shall be for a 3 year period from 02/08/2021 to 01/08/2024, with the option for the Authority and or Participating Organisations to extend by a period of up to twelve 12 months, subject to mutual agreement.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435268
    Interpretation Services Framework - The Highland Council, acting for itself and on behalf of the Participating Organisations, is intending to put in place a Framework Agreement with one or more providers for the provision of face to face & Digital interpretation services, on an as and when required basis. The Participating Organisations who reserve the right to use this Framework Agreement within their operating areas are: - The Highland Council - NHS Highland - Advice Agency Network - example Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB); where contracted to The Highland Council to provide Advice and Information Services on behalf of The Highland Council and the Interpretation Services are being paid for by The Highland Council) - High Life Highland The Framework shall be for a 3 year period from 02/08/2021 to 01/08/2024, with the option for the Authority and or Participating Organisations to extend by a period of up to twelve 12 months, subject to mutual agreement.

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