--- title: "Framework for the Provision of Sign Language Interpreters" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a5a2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03a5a2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03a5a2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03a5a2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE" published: "2025-07-17" --- # Framework for the Provision of Sign Language Interpreters Buyer: CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a5a2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03a5a2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03a5a2.json) ## Summary The City of Glasgow College has completed an open tender process for the "Framework for the Provision of Sign Language Interpreters," aimed at facilitating communication for individuals who are deaf, deaf-blind, or have a hearing loss. This procurement pertains to the education sector and focuses on interpretation services provided at the college's location in Glasgow, UK. The process has transitioned from the tender stage to the award stage, with key dates indicating the project was first initiated in May 2025 and the contract was signed on 7th July 2025. The contract, valued at £800,000, has been awarded to multiple suppliers including Topp Language Solutions and Deaf Action, under the legal basis of the European directive 2014/24/EU. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in sign language interpretation services to expand their operations within the educational sector. It is particularly suited for businesses with competencies in delivering quality interpretation services and can meet the high standards set by the college in areas such as linguist vetting and competency, as well as adherence to equality and diversity practices. SMEs like Topp Language Solutions and Just Sign Limited have been successful in this procurement, suggesting that similar small to medium-sized enterprises with the appropriate qualifications and resources could effectively compete for tenders in this domain, contributing to both local employment and community benefits. ## Notice City of Glasgow College is currently looking to implement a framework agreement for qualified Sign Language Interpreters to support and facilitate communication between individuals who are deaf, deaf-blind, or have a hearing loss, and hearing individuals. This will be achieved through the in-person presence of a qualified linguist, ensuring clear, effective, and accessible communication for all parties. ### Lot Information Lot 1 City of Glasgow College is currently looking to implement a framework agreement for qualified Sign Language Interpreters to support and facilitate communication between individuals who are deaf, deaf-blind, or have a hearing loss, and hearing individuals. Renewal: 2 x 12 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041030-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | 30 May 2023 | | Award date | 3 Jun 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | This contract will be reviewed six months prior to the contract ending. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £480,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £800,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G4 0RF | | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 5 | | Supplier names | DEAF ACTION; JUST SIGN; SIGN SOLUTIONS; SIGNIFICAN'T (UK) LIMITED T/A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERACTIONS; TOPP LANGUAGE SOLUTIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79540000 - Interpretation services ## Release History - 17 Jul 2025 at 14:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041030-2025 - 7 May 2025 at 14:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019432-2025 - 13 Jun 2024 at 09:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018284-2024 - 28 Feb 2024 at 10:58 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006358-2024 - 26 Jan 2024 at 13:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002747-2024 - 26 Jan 2024 at 13:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002746-2024 - 2 Oct 2023 at 13:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028989-2023 - 14 Feb 2023 at 15:46 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004555-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797620 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00453 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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