Award

PHS2122002 Translation Services

PUBLIC HEALTH SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Oct 2021 at 00:00

Tender

14 Jun 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Public Health Scotland seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for Translation Services, with a total contract value of £280,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 22nd July 2021 at 12:00 PM. The awarding of the contract was completed on 30th September 2021. Public Health Scotland operates from Gyle Square in Edinburgh, UK, and serves as Scotland’s lead agency for public health, aiming for improved health outcomes for its citizens.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in translation services, particularly those with experience in providing linguistic support to healthcare organisations. Companies that excel in delivering high-quality translation and exhibit capabilities in managing community benefits initiatives would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses that can address language accessibility in diverse communities would find this tender aligns with their services, allowing for growth in their operational sphere.

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Notice Title

PHS2122002 Translation Services

Notice Description

Public Health Scotland ("the Authority") is Scotland's lead national agency for improving and protecting the health and wellbeing of all of Scotland's people. Our vision is of a Scotland where everybody thrives. Our focus is on increasing healthy life expectancy and reducing premature mortality. To do this, we use data, intelligence and a place based approach to lead and deliver Scotland's public health priorities.The Authority is looking to establish a Framework Agreement with a single provider for the provision of translation services

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is looking to establish a Framework Agreement with a single supplier for the provision of translation services.

Options: The value of the framework agreement may be increased by up to 50%, in-line with regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations, should additional in scope services be identified during the Framework term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000657259
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431059
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 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
PUBLIC HEALTH SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nss.procurementteam@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312757454

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
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
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBAL LANGUAGE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418261
    PHS2122002 Translation Services - Public Health Scotland ("the Authority") is Scotland's lead national agency for improving and protecting the health and wellbeing of all of Scotland's people. Our vision is of a Scotland where everybody thrives. Our focus is on increasing healthy life expectancy and reducing premature mortality. To do this, we use data, intelligence and a place based approach to lead and deliver Scotland's public health priorities.The Authority is looking to establish a Framework Agreement with a single provider for the provision of translation services
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431059
    PHS2122002 Translation Services - Public Health Scotland ("the Authority") is Scotland's lead national agency for improving and protecting the health and wellbeing of all of Scotland's people. Our vision is of a Scotland where everybody thrives. Our focus is on increasing healthy life expectancy and reducing premature mortality. To do this, we use data, intelligence and a place based approach to lead and deliver Scotland's public health priorities.The Authority is looking to establish a Framework Agreement with a single provider for the provision of translation services

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