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title: "PHS2122002 Translation Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bbc2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PUBLIC HEALTH SCOTLAND"
published: "2021-10-22"
---

# PHS2122002 Translation Services

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bbc2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Public Health Scotland, a key national agency based in Edinburgh, who is seeking a supplier to establish a Framework Agreement for translation services under the title "PHS2122002 Translation Services". This open procurement method is currently in the award stage, with a tender value set at £280,000. The contract was signed on 30th September 2021, and the related lot aims to strengthen public health communications across Scotland.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in translation services, particularly those equipped to handle healthcare-related content. Companies that can demonstrate quality and cost-effectiveness are likely to benefit, especially those that offer additional community engagement initiatives, such as vocational training or educational support. By participating, businesses can expand their operational footprint within the public sector, contributing to Scotland’s public health priorities.

## Notice

Public Health Scotland ("the Authority") is Scotland's lead national agency for improving and protecting the health and wellbeing of all of Scotland's people. Our vision is of a Scotland where everybody thrives. Our focus is on increasing healthy life expectancy and reducing premature mortality. To do this, we use data, intelligence and a place based approach to lead and deliver Scotland's public health priorities.The Authority is looking to establish a Framework Agreement with a single provider for the provision of translation services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is looking to establish a Framework Agreement with a single supplier for the provision of translation services.

Options: The value of the framework agreement may be increased by up to 50%, in-line with regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations, should additional in scope services be identified during the Framework term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026526-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| Lots value | £280,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £280,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PUBLIC HEALTH SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| 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 | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GLOBAL LANGUAGE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2021 at 12:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026526-2021
- 14 Jun 2021 at 14:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013391-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://publichealthscotland.scot/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30441
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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