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title: "Sign Language and Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02aadc"
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# Sign Language and Associated Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02aadc

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, involves the tender titled "Sign Language and Associated Services," classified under interpretation services. This open procurement is aimed at providing essential sign language interpretation for parliamentary activities at the Scottish Parliament located in Edinburgh. The current procurement stage is active, with the tender submission deadline set for June 1, 2021. This procurement method allows for broad participation, with a focus on quality services that meet specific cyber security requirements, as detailed in the procurement documentation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the communication support sector, particularly those specialising in sign language interpretation and related services. Companies equipped to provide British Sign Language interpreting and additional support services, such as tactile BSL and speech-to-text reporting, will be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, businesses that can demonstrate compliance with the minimum quality and security standards will be advantageous, as this contract emphasises community benefits and inclusive engagement for individuals with communication support needs in Scotland.

## Notice

The Contractor will provide Sign Language Interpretation services and other associated services. The main requirement is for interpreting for English to/from British Sign Language. The Contractor must provide simultaneous BSL interpreting for parliamentary business as requested. This will be filmed live, broadcast on the BSL Channel on SPTV, and archived. It will also be posted on the Parliament's social media accounts and may be used by other broadcasters either live or later. The Contractor will also provide other sign languages or supporting services as required. Additional sign languages and communication support services which will be in scope of the Contract, include, but are not limited to: - Tactile BSL - Electronic Notetakers - Speech-to-text reporters - Lip speakers - Signalong (Sign-a-long) - Sign Supported English - International sign languages such as American Sign Language.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contractor will provide Sign Language Interpretation and associated services. The objective of this Contract is to enable people living in Scotland who are hard of hearing, D/deaf or Deafblind, 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 will work cooperatively with the SPCB to find a solution to all SPCB sign language requirements. As a minimum, the Contractor will provide the following Services: - BSL interpreting of First Minister's Questions (FMQs) which are broadcast live and shown to visitors within the Chamber gallery and Main Hall; BSL interpreting of other Parliamentary business, which may also be filmed or broadcast either live or later. - Interpreting for Scottish Parliament events, including ceremonial events such as the opening of Parliament or engagement events such as the Festival of Politics. Some of these events will also be filmed, broadcast and archived. - Interpreting and/or other communication support services for witnesses giving evidence to committees - Interpreting and/or other communication support services for participants in engagement activities including workshops, focus groups, educational sessions, tours, and meetings - Interpreting and/or other communication support services for visitors to the Scottish Parliament accessing parliamentary services and facilities. Most requirements are expected to be for interpreting for English to/from British Sign Language. The Contractor must also provide other sign languages or supporting services as required. Additional sign languages and communication support services which will be in scope of the Contract, include, but are not limited to: - Tactile BSL - Electronic Notetakers - Speech-to-text reporters - Lip speakers - Signalong (Sign-a-long) - Sign Supported English - International sign languages such as American Sign Language. It is understood this may require the Contractor to work with Sub-Contractors or freelancers who don't usually work in Scotland on occasion; all such requirements will be discussed with the Contractor as required. Parliamentary business and major events will normally be filmed and broadcast live on SPTV. Footage is subsequently made available through the Video Archive on SPTV and posted on the Parliament's YouTube channel. Some requirements may also be broadcast by external broadcasters. Filmed parliamentary business and events that include BSL interpreting will also be posted on the Parliament's BSL Facebook Group and shared through other social media channels. Requirements for live interpreting of parliamentary business which is broadcast will always be in BSL and are expected to be the main requirement of the Contract. The Contractor must be able to provide this Service to a high standard.

Renewal: 36 month extensions at the sole discretion of the SPCB.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018474-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | March 2026 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH99 1SP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland, TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DEAF ACTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2021 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018474-2021
- 27 Jul 2021 at 17:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009067-2021
- 30 Apr 2021 at 09:44 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009385-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.creditsafe.com/products/business-credit-reports/
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.parliament.scot
- https://cyberassessment.gov.scot
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10284
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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