Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is planning a procurement process titled "Interpreting, Translation and Transcription" focused on providing comprehensive language services such as face-to-face, remote video and telephone interpreting, as well as document translation and transcription services. This procurement falls under the General public services industry category and is currently in the planning stage. The services are intended to meet the needs of framework public bodies across Scotland. Key dates include the deadline for completing a request for information questionnaire by 15 January 2025, and the current framework's expiration on 11 November 2025. The procurement will be managed by the Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate (SPPD) based in Glasgow, UK, with an estimated contract value of £15,000,000 GBP.

This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses specialising in language services, including interpreting, translation, and transcription. Companies experienced in handling complex language requirements and offering various formats such as braille, audio, and video to text will be well-suited to compete. The inclusive nature of the tender allows a wide range of language service providers to participate, recognising the evolving needs of public bodies in Scotland. Thus, businesses that can demonstrate flexibility and innovation in their service offerings are encouraged to contribute to the development of the procurement strategy and stand a chance to secure significant contracts within the public sector.

Planning

Interpreting, Translation and Transcription

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

16th December 2024 00:00:00 AM
Contract Summary

Contractors will provide comprehensive face-to-face, remote video and telephone spoken language interpreting services, and document translation and transcription services to fulfil the current and evolving needs of framework public bodies. The scope of the framework for interpreting and translation services is as follows: Interpreting (face-to-face, remote video and telephone) â from English into a wide range of spoken languages and dialect and from those languages and dialect into English or other languages as requested by framework public bodies. Translation and transcription services - from English into a wide range of spoken languages and from those languages into English or other languages as requested by framework public bodies including: text to braille â or other tactile or touch formats speech (audio) to text including tape recordings and other electronic media, audio video to text text to speech (audio) â including tape recordings and other electronic media, audio and video
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-r6ebe6-0000782547

Publication Source

Public Contracts Scotland

Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

N/A

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

79530000

CPV Division(s)

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

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

amy.smith@gov.scot

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

4 Atlantic Quay, 70 York St

Glasgow

G2 8EA

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Interpreting, Translation and Transcription

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Awarding Authority