Planning

British Sign Language (BSL) Based Video Relay Service Scotland

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

19 May 2023 at 00:00

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

The Scottish Government, located in Glasgow, UK, is planning a tender for the provision of a British Sign Language (BSL) based Video Relay Service Scotland. This procurement falls under the category of general public services, aiming to establish market interest in the service. Interested parties are invited to shape the contract specification by submitting responses by 20 June 2023.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses specializing in services related to BSL/English interpretation or video relay services. The Scottish Government intends to appoint a single supplier following a competitive tender exercise, creating a chance for companies in the language services industry to expand their market presence. The deadline for submitting responses is set for 20 June 2023, offering interested organisations ample time to participate and potentially secure a lucrative contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

British Sign Language (BSL) Based Video Relay Service Scotland

Notice Description

The Scottish Government is seeking to establish market interest in the provision of a BSL/English Video Relay Service which enables BSL users to make short video calls using a BSL/English interpreter. Information is now requested from industry to shape the contract specification.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government is seeking to establish market interest in the provision of a BSL/English Video Relay Service which enables BSL users to make short video calls using a BSL/English interpreter. Information is now requested from industry to shape the contract specification. The existing service, Contact Scotland BSL, has been in operation since 2016 and has been expanded to provide a 24 hour a day, 365 days a year service. BSL users are able to call any public service, third sector organisation, private service or friends and family and can also receive calls. The service also handles calls using a Braille display for deafblind people. It should be noted it is not a video remote interpreting service, nor an emergency service. The current contract will expire March 2024. Interested organisations are requested to register their interest by reviewing and completing the attached Microsoft Form Request for Information. Depending on the level of interest generated by this Prior Information Notice, the Scottish Government reserves the right to host a Suppliers' Day.. It is envisaged that a single supplier shall be appointed following a competitive tender exercise for the future service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000730054
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478869
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2023Expired
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
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
caitlin.frail@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478869
    British Sign Language (BSL) Based Video Relay Service Scotland - The Scottish Government is seeking to establish market interest in the provision of a BSL/English Video Relay Service which enables BSL users to make short video calls using a BSL/English interpreter. Information is now requested from industry to shape the contract specification.

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