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The Provision of Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Social Security Scotland has recently awarded a contract for the provision of Interpreting, Translation, and Transcription Services to Global Connections (Scotland) Ltd. This contract, valued at £1,700,000, began on 17th July 2024 and encompasses a range of services including face-to-face, video, and telephone spoken language interpretation, as well as document translation and transcription. The procurement method was open procedure and fell under the general public services category. The initiative was managed from Dundee, UKM, with potential service delivery across Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in linguistic services and the broader telecommunications and media sectors. Companies with robust capabilities in interpreting, translating, and transcribing – especially those proficient in handling complex requirements across various formats and languages – are well positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Large enterprises and SMEs alike, particularly those based in or capable of operating within Scotland, can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and strengthen their market presence in public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services

Notice Description

Social Security Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services. The Supplier will provide a comprehensive Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Service must provide comprehensive face to face, video and telephone spoken language interpreting services, and document translation and transcription services to fulfil the current and evolving needs of Social Security Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Social Security Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services. The Supplier will provide a comprehensive Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Service must provide comprehensive face to face, video and telephone spoken language interpreting services, and document translation and transcription services to fulfil the current and evolving needs of Social Security Scotland.

Options: Please be aware that this is not a fixed price contract and, as such, actual spend may vary against the contract value stated above.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000773196
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510747
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212517 - IT software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20241 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
SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stephanie.dawes@socialsecurity.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412425913

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4BF
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS (SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510747
    The Provision of Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services - Social Security Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services. The Supplier will provide a comprehensive Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Service must provide comprehensive face to face, video and telephone spoken language interpreting services, and document translation and transcription services to fulfil the current and evolving needs of Social Security Scotland.

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