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Provision of Translation Services

Glasgow City Council

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24 Oct 2024 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow City Council is currently in the tender stage for their "Provision of Translation Services" contract, classified under the general public services category. This open procedure tender involves outsourcing translation services currently provided in-house, encompassing in-person, telephone, video conference, and document translation. Key dates include a tender submission deadline of 25 November 2024 and the award period starting the same day. The procurement carries an estimated value of £6,500,000 and will take place within the Glasgow area. The council's address is 40 John St, City Chambers, Glasgow, G2 1DU, with James Cook as the primary contact (james.cook@glasgow.gov.uk).

The outsourcing initiative presents substantial business growth opportunities for translation service providers, particularly those experienced in large-scale government contracts. It is particularly suited for businesses capable of managing TUPE implications involving 70 sessional interpreters and administrative staff. With demands for both face-to-face and digital translation services, businesses with robust, scalable service offerings in these areas stand to benefit. Additionally, as the Council requires electronic ordering, payment, and invoicing, tech-savvy firms with established digital infrastructures will be well-positioned to meet the contract's requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Translation Services

Notice Description

The council is seeking to outsource for the first time the translation services provision which is currently being provided in-house. The council require a service provided to provide in person face to face translation from both non English language or dialect to English language and vice versa, within the council's properties or at other nominated locations as well as telephone, video conference services and document translation from both non English language or dialect to English language and vice versa. As this is an in-house service currently there will be a TUPE implication which will include 70 sessional interpreters, 2 Admin staff and sessional accessor.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The council is seeking to outsource for the first time the translation services provision which is currently being provided in-house. The council require a service provided to provide in person face to face translation from both non English language or dialect to English language and vice versa, within the council's properties or at other nominated locations as well as telephone, video conference services and document translation from both non English language or dialect to English language and vice versa. As this is an in-house service currently there will be a TUPE implication which will include 70 sessional interpreters, 2 Admin staff and sessional accessor.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: There will be an option to extend for 27 months which included a 3 month mobilisation/demobilisation period at the end of this contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000776800
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516882
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Glasgow City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DU
Postcode Area
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=OCT516882
    Provision of Translation Services - The council is seeking to outsource for the first time the translation services provision which is currently being provided in-house. The council require a service provided to provide in person face to face translation from both non English language or dialect to English language and vice versa, within the council's properties or at other nominated locations as well as telephone, video conference services and document translation from both non English language or dialect to English language and vice versa. As this is an in-house service currently there will be a TUPE implication which will include 70 sessional interpreters, 2 Admin staff and sessional accessor.

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