Award

interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

23 Feb 2022 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is issuing a procurement notice for interpreting, translation, and transcription services as part of their ongoing framework agreements, with the tender process having reached the award stage as of 20 December 2021. This initiative falls under the industry category of services, specifically aimed at enhancing public sector communication capabilities. The related procurement was initiated on 12 November 2021 and was conducted through an open procedure. The framework agreement is primarily targeted within the Glasgow area, with the contract awarded to Global Connections (Scotland) Ltd for a value of £887,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in linguistic services, particularly those focused on interpreting and translation. Companies with large-scale operations in public services or those that have a robust understanding of the Scottish Government's needs would be well-suited to compete in future bidding opportunities. As the public sector increasingly utilises framework agreements, firms that can demonstrate reliable service provision and compliance with public procurement standards stand to benefit from ongoing collaborations and contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services

Notice Description

Social Security Scotland are looking to utilise the new Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services framework agreement which became live on the 12th November 2021.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Use of SG - Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services framework agreement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000684373
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441511
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

79700000 - Investigation and security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£887,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sophie.stark@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 131247556

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
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
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS (SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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