---
title: "Provision of Language Translation Services and British Sign Language Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0355d0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-07-26"
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# Provision of Language Translation Services and British Sign Language Services

Buyer: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0355d0

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## Summary

Glasgow City Council is initiating a procurement process for the provision of language translation and British Sign Language services, indicating a planned tender exercise. The contract, valued at £1,300,000, falls under the services category and aims to enhance service delivery within the linguistic market. Interested suppliers are encouraged to complete a survey by 31 October 2022, as part of the market engagement initiative. The services will primarily be delivered in Glasgow, with the potential structure of the contract to be informed by supplier feedback during this engagement phase.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in translation and interpreting services, particularly those with capabilities in British Sign Language. Companies that can demonstrate experience in public service contracts and innovative approaches to translation solutions would be well-positioned to compete. By engaging with Glasgow City Council, businesses can gain insights into future service structures and market development, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and growth in public service delivery.

## Notice

This Prior Information Notice is for a proposed contract for suppliers to provide language translation and British sign language services. The purpose of this notice is to enable interested parties to engage with Glasgow City Council to discuss the services currently available in the marketplace and options regarding the structure of the procurement and the anticipated direction of future market development

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Language Translation and British Sign Language services. Additional information: NOTE: The lotting structure of this contract will be determined as a result of the market engagement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020264-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Oct 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1DU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2022 at 09:27 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020264-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.glasgow.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000701313
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=701313
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00196
- https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/0TXPEW/

## Provenance

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