Planning

Provision of Language Translation Services and British Sign Language Services

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Jul 2022 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow City Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the "Provision of Language Translation Services and British Sign Language Services." The anticipated value of this contract is £1,300,000, and it is intended to engage suppliers in the city of Glasgow. An important date is set for future notice on 31st October 2022, indicating further progress in the procurement timeline. The contract falls under the services category, specifically related to general public services, which aligns with Glasgow City Council's responsibilities as a regional authority.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in language translation and sign language services. Companies with expertise in these areas, particularly those that can provide innovative and efficient solutions, would be well-suited to engage with Glasgow City Council as the procurement process unfolds. The council is seeking feedback and insight from potential suppliers to shape the structure of the procurement, thereby creating a platform for businesses to demonstrate their capabilities and compete for this substantial contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Language Translation Services and British Sign Language Services

Notice Description

This Prior Information Notice is for a proposed contract for suppliers to provide language translation and British sign language services. The purpose of this notice is to enable interested parties to engage with Glasgow City Council to discuss the services currently available in the marketplace and options regarding the structure of the procurement and the anticipated direction of future market development

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Language Translation and British Sign Language services.. NOTE: The lotting structure of this contract will be determined as a result of the market engagement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000701313
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454739
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
james.cook@glasgow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412876429

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DU
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
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454739
    Provision of Language Translation Services and British Sign Language Services - This Prior Information Notice is for a proposed contract for suppliers to provide language translation and British sign language services. The purpose of this notice is to enable interested parties to engage with Glasgow City Council to discuss the services currently available in the marketplace and options regarding the structure of the procurement and the anticipated direction of future market development

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