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Progressing developments in the corpus of Scottish Gaelic

BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG

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Summary of the contracting process

Bòrd na Gàidhlig, a central purchasing body, recently awarded a contract titled "Progressing developments in the corpus of Scottish Gaelic" in the services industry category. The procurement process used the open procedure method and was conducted electronically. Key dates included the tender period ending on 10 February 2025, the award period starting shortly after, and the contract being signed on 11 March 2025. The contracting process spans multiple stages, with the initial tender stage starting on 20 December 2024 and reaching the award stage by 12 March 2025. The delivery location specified is Scotland, with the buyer operating out of Great Glen House, Leachkin Road, Inverness, IV3 8NW.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in language development services, particularly those with expertise in Gaelic language projects. The contract, valued at £135,000, was ultimately awarded to the University Court of the University of Glasgow, highlighting the demand for specialised services from well-established institutions. Smaller businesses with innovative approaches and a deep understanding of the Gaelic language could position themselves as strong contenders in future similar procurements, contributing to the ongoing development and preservation of Scottish Gaelic. The procurement requirements emphasised electronic submissions and compliance with detailed technical and economic selection criteria, suggesting that businesses equipped with robust digital capabilities and strong credential portfolios could thrive in this competitive landscape.

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Notice Title

Progressing developments in the corpus of Scottish Gaelic

Notice Description

Progressing developments in the corpus of Scottish Gaelic

Lot Information

Lot 1

Progressing developments in the corpus of Scottish Gaelic

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000785866
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525802
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£112,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£112,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 202511 months 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
BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG
Contact Name
Peadar Morgan
Contact Email
peadar@gaidhlig.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1463225454

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY COURT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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