Award

Framework for the provision of Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Nov 2021 at 00:00

Tender

21 Jul 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is conducting a public procurement process for a Framework Agreement titled "Framework for the provision of Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services." This initiative is categorised under the services industry and targets public bodies across the Scottish Public Sector, with services including face-to-face, remote video, and telephone interpreting, as well as translation and transcription. The procurement method employed for this contract is an open procedure. The tender period ended on 25 August 2021, with a total contract value of approximately £14,400,000, aiming to enhance communication services throughout Scotland.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in language services, such as interpreting and translation companies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide high-quality language services may find this an excellent chance to engage with the Scottish Government and enhance their business footprint. The framework agreement allows for continued engagement with various public bodies, increasing the potential for sustained contracts and growth in this vital service sector.

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Notice Title

Framework for the provision of Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement is for the Provision of Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services to public bodies across the Scottish Public Sector to meet all requirements of the service including face to face, remote video and telephone interpreting, translation and transcription.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Framework Agreement is for the Provision of Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services to public bodies across the Scottish Public Sector. Definitions for each aspect of the services are as follows: Face to Face Interpreting - interpretation of spoken words into spoken words in a live setting face to face. This can be from a foreign language into English or vice versa. Remote Video Interpreting - a scheduled, live remote video interpreting service either via the Framework Public Body video portal or via the Contractor video portal. Telephone Interpreting - interpretation of spoken words into spoken works from a foreign language into English or vice versa in live telephone conversations at agreed locations or via telephone conferencing. Translation - translation of written words from one language into another. This can be from a foreign language into English or vice versa. Transcription - transcribing the spoken word into written form. This is typically from a recording, rather than in a live setting, and can be from a foreign language into English or vice versa.

Renewal: Subject to renewal if demand continues after framework duration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000657186
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV434335
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

79530000 - Translation services

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,400,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£14,400,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,400,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
within 4 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Bob McLeod, Kathleen Cowan
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot, kathleen.cowan@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312443567

Buyer Location

Locality
MARINE LABORATORY
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

DA LANGUAGES

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS (SCOTLAND

GLOBAL LANGUAGE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421824
    Framework for the provision of Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services - This Framework Agreement is for the Provision of Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services to public bodies across the Scottish Public Sector to meet all requirements of the service including face to face, remote video and telephone interpreting, translation and transcription.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV434335
    Framework for the provision of Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services - This Framework Agreement is for the Provision of Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services to public bodies across the Scottish Public Sector to meet all requirements of the service including face to face, remote video and telephone interpreting, translation and transcription.

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