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Provision of Interpreting and Translation Services

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority has completed a tender process for the Provision of Interpreting and Translation Services, an essential service within the public order and safety sector. This procurement, initiated under an open procedure, is located in Glasgow, UK, and the contract, valued at £1,974,624, was signed on 31 January 2022. The contract commenced on 1 April 2022, with the three awarded suppliers being Global Connections (Scotland) Ltd, Global Language Services Ltd, and D A Languages Ltd. The procurement process is associated with the Scottish Government Framework Agreement for Interpreting and Translation Services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in language services. Businesses that provide interpreting, translation, and transcription services are well-suited to engage in this market. Furthermore, as the contract allows for an optional one-year extension, there may be sustained opportunities for suppliers to establish long-term relationships with the Scottish Police Authority, reinforcing their market presence in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Interpreting and Translation Services

Notice Description

Provision of Interpreting and Translation Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Interpreting and Translation Services throughout Scotland

Options: There is an optional extension to extend the contract for a further period of one year at the sole discretion of the Scottish Police Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000681412
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441618
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
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,974,624 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20224 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
SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 1DZ
Post Town
Glasgow
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
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

D A LANGUAGES LTD (RANKED 3

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS (SCOTLAND) LTD (RANKED 1

GLOBAL LANGUAGE SERVICES LTD (RANKED 2

Further Information

Notice Documents

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