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SCTS-2025-016 - British Sign Language

SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service has awarded contracts for the provision of British Sign Language (BSL) services, geared towards fulfilling requirements for equal access to justice and public services. Located in Edinburgh, the contracting authority has finalised the procurement process with public order and safety as the principal industry category. This contract, identified as SCTS-2025-016, falls under services category, utilising an open procedure method. The contracts were signed on 24 February 2025, with Deaf Action and Just Sign Limited selected as suppliers.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in language services, particularly those providing interpretation and translation of BSL. Companies with expertise in delivering professional and reliable BSL services may find considerable growth prospects, as such contracts are essential for compliance with the Equality Act 2010. Organisations with a robust service provision model and a focus on cost-efficiency and user satisfaction are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Given the large scale of this tender, businesses capable of handling substantial service delivery volumes stand to benefit most.

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Notice Title

SCTS-2025-016 - British Sign Language

Notice Description

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) is committed to ensuring equal access to justice and public services for all individuals, including those who are deaf or hard of hearing. British Sign Language (BSL) services are critical to achieving this goal, as they enable effective communication for BSL users in legal, administrative, and public settings. This procurement aims to secure a reliable and professional service provider to deliver high-quality BSL interpretation and translation services, ensuring compliance with the Equality Act 2010 and alignment with the SCTS's accessibility objectives. The new procurement seeks to expand and enhance service delivery while maintaining cost-effectiveness and user satisfaction

Lot Information

SCTS-2025-016 - Provision of British Sign Language

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) is committed to ensuring equal access to justice and public services for all individuals, including those who are deaf or hard of hearing. British Sign Language (BSL) services are critical to achieving this goal, as they enable effective communication for BSL users in legal, administrative, and public settings. This procurement aims to secure a reliable and professional service provider to deliver high-quality BSL interpretation and translation services, ensuring compliance with the Equality Act 2010 and alignment with the SCTS's accessibility objectives. The new procurement seeks to expand and enhance service delivery while maintaining cost-effectiveness and user satisfaction

SCTS-2025-016 - Provision of British Sign Language

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) is committed to ensuring equal access to justice and public services for all individuals, including those who are deaf or hard of hearing. British Sign Language (BSL) services are critical to achieving this goal, as they enable effective communication for BSL users in legal, administrative, and public settings. This procurement aims to secure a reliable and professional service provider to deliver high-quality BSL interpretation and translation services, ensuring compliance with the Equality Act 2010 and alignment with the SCTS's accessibility objectives. The new procurement seeks to expand and enhance service delivery while maintaining cost-effectiveness and user satisfaction

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796401
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528370
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

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


CPV Codes

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 202512 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
SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@scotcourts.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314443300

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

DEAF ACTION

JUST SIGN

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528370
    SCTS-2025-016 - British Sign Language - The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) is committed to ensuring equal access to justice and public services for all individuals, including those who are deaf or hard of hearing. British Sign Language (BSL) services are critical to achieving this goal, as they enable effective communication for BSL users in legal, administrative, and public settings. This procurement aims to secure a reliable and professional service provider to deliver high-quality BSL interpretation and translation services, ensuring compliance with the Equality Act 2010 and alignment with the SCTS's accessibility objectives. The new procurement seeks to expand and enhance service delivery while maintaining cost-effectiveness and user satisfaction

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