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PHS00125 Translation Services

PUBLIC HEALTH SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Public Health Scotland has successfully completed the procurement process for PHS00125 Translation Services, with the contract awarded to Global Language Services Ltd. The procurement, which falls under the 'Health' industry category, was conducted through an open procedure and covers the translation of public health information. It was concluded in Edinburgh, Scotland, with key dates indicating the contract was signed on 20th August 2025. The buyer, Public Health Scotland, is a body governed by public law, operating from Gyle Square, Edinburgh. The tender was part of a framework for Interpreting, Translation, and Transcription Service, and was categorised under the services procurement category.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in language translation services. The contract value of £370,076 highlights the financial potential for companies seeking to expand their public sector clientele. Businesses adept in providing translation of health information can leverage this opportunity, especially those capable of handling electronic submissions, a method utilised in this procurement. SME participation was robust, with the contract awarded to an SME, demonstrating the accessibility of such contracts to smaller businesses. Tender processes like this one provide a lucrative entry point for businesses aiming to strengthen their presence in the governmental procurement market, specifically within the health sector.

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Notice Title

PHS00125 Translation Services

Notice Description

Translation of public health information

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808875
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538204
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£370,076 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20256 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
PUBLIC HEALTH SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Shona Mackenzie
Contact Email
nss.procurementteam@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 131276000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
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
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBAL LANGUAGE SERVICES

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