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Framework for the Provision of Sign Language Interpreters

City of Glasgow College

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jul 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

07 May 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Framework for the Provision of Sign Language Interpreters" was led by the City of Glasgow College, aiming to establish a framework agreement for qualified sign language interpreters. The process fell under the Education category and took place in Glasgow, specifically at the City of Glasgow College, within the UKM82 region. It was conducted using the open procedure method and covered services as the main procurement category. This was a completed process with an award tag and included significant dates such as the tender submission deadline on 11 June 2025, followed by the contract award on 7 July 2025, with the contract remaining active.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in language services, particularly those capable of providing qualified and vetted sign language interpreters. The awarded suppliers include several SMEs such as Topp Language Solutions and Just Sign Limited, indicating that organisations with the necessary qualifications and scalability can find growth opportunities here. Businesses experienced in accessibility services within the education and public sector markets in the UK are well-suited to compete in similar future procurements, thus expanding their operational scope within this sector. The emphasis on community benefits, including local employment and training, suggests that organisations demonstrating social value propositions alongside technical competence can enhance their competitive advantage in such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Sign Language Interpreters

Notice Description

City of Glasgow College is currently looking to implement a framework agreement for qualified Sign Language Interpreters to support and facilitate communication between individuals who are deaf, deaf-blind, or have a hearing loss, and hearing individuals. This will be achieved through the in-person presence of a qualified linguist, ensuring clear, effective, and accessible communication for all parties.

Lot Information

Lot 1

City of Glasgow College is currently looking to implement a framework agreement for qualified Sign Language Interpreters to support and facilitate communication between individuals who are deaf, deaf-blind, or have a hearing loss, and hearing individuals.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797620
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534938
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This contract will be reviewed six months prior to the contract ending.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
City of Glasgow College
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0RF
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Deaf Action

Just Sign Limited

SIGNIFICAN'T (UK) LIMITED t/a Sign Language Interactions Ltd

Sign Solutions

Topp Language Solutions

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529811
    Framework for the Provision of Sign Language Interpreters - City of Glasgow College is currently looking to implement a framework agreement for qualified Sign Language Interpreters to support and facilitate communication between individuals who are deaf, deaf-blind, or have a hearing loss, and hearing individuals. This will be achieved through the in-person presence of a qualified linguist, ensuring clear, effective, and accessible communication for all parties.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534938
    Framework for the Provision of Sign Language Interpreters - City of Glasgow College is currently looking to implement a framework agreement for qualified Sign Language Interpreters to support and facilitate communication between individuals who are deaf, deaf-blind, or have a hearing loss, and hearing individuals. This will be achieved through the in-person presence of a qualified linguist, ensuring clear, effective, and accessible communication for all parties.

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