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Interpreting, Translation & Transcription

Scottish Social Services Council

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15 Sep 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Social Services Council procured interpreting, translation and transcription services through framework SP-24-010. The requirement covers language interpretation, written translation, transcription and related communication support for the Council’s social protection work. Delivery is in Scotland. The procurement is classified under CPV 79540000 for interpretation services, with the related classification 79530000 for translation services. The awarded supplier group comprises Global Language Services Ltd, Global Connections (Scotland) Ltd, Language Line Limited, DA Languages Limited and Sign Solutions (SLIA) Ltd. This combination indicates a requirement that can involve spoken-language interpreting, written translation, transcription and signed-language support, delivered by providers with complementary language-service capabilities.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through an open procedure. Direct-award call-offs were made under Lots 1–4 of framework SP-24-010, covering the period from 13 July 2023 to 12 July 2030. Five suppliers were awarded the requirement: Global Language Services Ltd, Global Connections (Scotland) Ltd, Language Line Limited, DA Languages Limited and Sign Solutions (SLIA) Ltd. The related contract is active, was signed on 15 September 2026, and has a value of £50,000. Five bids were received, all from SMEs and all submitted electronically. Evaluation details are not recorded in the available outcome, but the route was an open procedure and the award was made to a multi-supplier group.

For suppliers assessing future demand from the Scottish Social Services Council, this award shows an established need for multi-provider language services delivered across Scotland. Credible competitors would need capability across interpreting, translation and transcription, with signed-language provision particularly relevant because Sign Solutions (SLIA) Ltd was among the appointed suppliers. The award also shows that the requirement can be met by a consortium or complementary supplier group rather than a single specialist. Five SMEs competed successfully through electronic bidding, so practical strengths include scalable delivery, coverage of multiple languages, reliable coordination between providers and the capacity to support public-sector users consistently. Providers with a demonstrable track record in public-service language work and the operational resources to handle varied assignments would be well placed when this requirement next reaches the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interpreting, Translation & Transcription

Notice Description

Direct award call-offs have been made under SP-24-010, Lots 1-4, for Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services from 13 July 2023 to 12 July 2030. The estimated value for the life of the framework has been calculated using historical spend data from the previous contract covering the last four years and includes estimated expenditure across all suppliers and lots.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award call-offs have been made under SP-24-010, Lots 1-4, for Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services from 13 July 2023 to 12 July 2030. The estimated value for the life of the framework has been calculated using historical spend data from the previous contract covering the last four years and includes estimated expenditure across all suppliers and lots.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000843067
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564574
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

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Social Services Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4NY
Postcode Area
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Global Language Services Ltd

Global Connections (Scotland) Ltd

Language Line Limited

DA Languages Limited

Sign Solutions (SLIA) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564574
    Interpreting, Translation & Transcription - Direct award call-offs have been made under SP-24-010, Lots 1-4, for Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services from 13 July 2023 to 12 July 2030. The estimated value for the life of the framework has been calculated using historical spend data from the previous contract covering the last four years and includes estimated expenditure across all suppliers and lots.

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