Planning

CS/CoGC/25/12 - Framework for the Provision of Sign Language Interpreters

CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE

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Planning

10 Mar 2025 at 00:00

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

City of Glasgow College, located at 190 Cathedral Street, Glasgow, UKM82, is in the planning stage of a tender for the provision of British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters. The tender, titled "CS/CoGC/25/12 - Framework for the Provision of Sign Language Interpreters," aims to support BSL users within the college, including those enrolled in daytime, evening, and weekend programmes. This procurement, classified under the Education category (COFOG 09) and valued at £800,000, is scheduled to issue a future notice on the 31st of March 2025, with services delivered at City of Glasgow College.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in interpretation services, particularly those with qualified BSL interpreters. The successful suppliers will provide flexible and professional on-site interpretation services, enhancing communication for BSL users in academic and extracurricular activities. Companies with experience in educational settings and the ability to manage varying schedules and provide high-quality professional interpretations will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, contributing to their business growth through sustained engagement with City of Glasgow College.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CS/CoGC/25/12 - Framework for the Provision of Sign Language Interpreters

Notice Description

City of Glasgow College is seeking suppliers for the provision of British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters to support all BSL users within the College, including daytime, evening, and weekend students.

Lot Information

Lot 1

City of Glasgow College is seeking suppliers for British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters to support BSL users, including daytime, evening, and weekend students. The successful bidders will provide interpreters to facilitate communication through on-site interpreters, offer flexible services covering various schedules, and provide qualified interpreters for classes and meetings, ensuring accurate and professional interpretation in all contexts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000792573
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525662
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

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

CPV Codes

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2025Expired
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
CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE
Contact Name
Christopher Lawal
Contact Email
christopher.lawal@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413755316

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0RF
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
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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