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Sign Language Interpretation

Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body

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30 Mar 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body has launched a tender for Sign Language Interpretation Services located in Edinburgh, UK, classified under the services industry category. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an end date set for 18 May 2026. This contract, valued at £150,000, aims to enable accessible communication between English and British Sign Language (BSL) for parliamentary business that will be broadcasted live and archived. Interested parties should submit their electronic tenders on the specified procurement portal, making note of the performance conditions and the final award period starting on the same closing date.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sign language interpretation and broadcast services. Suitable contenders may include companies with proven expertise in delivering high-quality, real-time BSL interpreting for live events and high-pressure environments. It's an inviting prospect for businesses that can demonstrate technical proficiency and have a solid financial standing, evidenced by a satisfactory Creditsafe Risk Score or equivalent. By working with the Scottish Parliament, companies can contribute to public engagements and parliamentary accessibility, thereby enhancing their business profile and gaining recognition in governmental circles.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sign Language Interpretation

Notice Description

The Scottish Parliament Corporate Body (SPCB) requires a Contractor to provide Sign Language Interpretation Services. The main part of the requirement is from English to/from British Sign Language. The Contractor must provide simultaneous BSL interpreting for parliamentary business as requested. This will be filmed live and broadcasted on the BSL Channel on the Scottish Parliament TV (SPTV), other broadcast channels and will be archived. There will also be a requirement to provide other forms of sign languages or supporting services as required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Parliament Corporate Body (SPCB) requires a Contractor to provide Sign Language Interpretation Services. The objective of this Contract is to enable people living in Scotland who are Deaf, Deafblind, hard of hearing, or who have other communication support needs to engage with the Scottish Parliament and participate meaningfully in parliamentary business, public engagement activities, and events. The Contractor must work cooperatively with the SPCB to provide solutions for all SPCB sign language requirements. As a minimum, the Contractor must be able to provide the following Services: 1. BSL interpreting of FMQs, which are broadcast live on SPTV, currently on the BBC, and to visitors in the Chamber gallery and Main Hall. 2. BSL interpreting of other parliamentary business, which may also be filmed, and broadcast either live or retrospectively. 3. Interpreting for Scottish Parliament events, including ceremonial events such as the Opening of Parliament, and engagement events such as the Festival of Politics. Some of these events will be filmed, broadcast and archived. 4. Interpreting for witnesses giving evidence to committees. 5. Interpreting for participants in engagement activities, including workshops, focus groups, educational sessions, tours, and meetings. 6. Interpreting for visitors to the Scottish Parliament accessing parliamentary services and facilities. 7. Tactile BSL. Most requirements are expected to involve interpreting between English and BSL. The Contractor may be required to provide other sign languages or additional supporting services as needed. Requirements for live interpreting of parliamentary business that is broadcast will always be in BSL and is expected to form the main element of the Services under this Contract. The Contractor must be able to deliver this at a consistently high standard. In line with the commitments set out in its BSL Plan, the SPCB aims to continually improve the service it provides to Deaf and Deafblind BSL users. The Contractor must therefore not only meet the requirements in this Specification to a consistently high standard.

Renewal: May be extended up to 24 months at the sole discretion of the SPCB

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827298
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552804
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
5 years after award date

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH99 1SP
Postcode Area
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552804
    Sign Language Interpretation - The Scottish Parliament Corporate Body (SPCB) requires a Contractor to provide Sign Language Interpretation Services. The main part of the requirement is from English to/from British Sign Language. The Contractor must provide simultaneous BSL interpreting for parliamentary business as requested. This will be filmed live and broadcasted on the BSL Channel on the Scottish Parliament TV (SPTV), other broadcast channels and will be archived. There will also be a requirement to provide other forms of sign languages or supporting services as required.

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