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title: "Interpretation Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000459436"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2016-12-23"
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# Interpretation Services Framework

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL, PROCUREMENT - FINANCE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000459436

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## Summary

The Highland Council, acting through its Procurement - Finance Service, is initiating a tender titled "Interpretation Services Framework" aimed at establishing a Framework Agreement for the provision of face-to-face interpretation services. This procurement falls under the services category and affects the Highlands and Argyll and Bute area in the UK. The tender process utilises an open procedure and is currently in the active stage. Proposals for this contract are due by 30 September 2016, with the contract expected to commence on 16 January 2017 and remain valid until 31 January 2020, with potential for a 12-month extension upon mutual agreement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in interpretation services, particularly those able to deliver both face-to-face and telephone interpreting. Companies with experience in public service contracts, robust insurance cover, and a commitment to adhering to health and safety standards will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, organisations involved in social support services, such as advice agencies, may find this Framework Agreement particularly beneficial, as it encompasses collaborative opportunities with the Highland Council, NHS Highland, and other local entities.

## Notice

The Highland Council, acting for itself and on behalf of the Participating Organisations, is intending to put in place a Framework Agreement with one single provider for the provision of face to face interpretation services, on an as and when required basis. The Participating Organisations that reserve the right to use this Framework Agreement within their operating areas are: - The Highland Council - NHS Highland - Advice Agency Network - example Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB); where contracted to The Highland Council to provide Advice and Information Services on behalf of The Highland Council and the Interpretation Services are being paid for by The Highland Council) - High Life Highland 30/01/2017 to 31/01/2020, with the option for the Authority and or Participating Organisations to extend by a period of up to twelve 12 months, subject to mutual agreement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Highland Council (hereinafter referred to as "the Authority") acting for itself and on behalf of the Participating Organisations is intending to put in place a Framework Agreement with one single provider for the provision of face to face and telephone interpretation services, on an as and when required basis.. Framework Agreement Value: The estimated annual value of expenditure by each Participating Organisation against this Framework is shown below for information and guidance purposes only. The Participating Organisations are not bound to any value/volume of expenditure under this Framework. The Highland Council GBP 60,000 NHS Highland GBP 131,000 HLH GBP 100 Advice Agency Network GBP 9,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC268154 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL, PROCUREMENT - FINANCE SERVICE |
| Additional buyers | HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND; NHS HIGHLAND, FINANCE DEPARTMENT |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5NX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2016 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC268154

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC268154
  Interpretation Services Framework - The Highland Council, acting for itself and on behalf of the Participating Organisations, is intending to put in place a Framework Agreement with one single provider for the provision of face to face interpretation services, on an as and when required basis. The Participating Organisations that reserve the right to use this Framework Agreement within their operating areas are: - The Highland Council - NHS Highland - Advice Agency Network - example Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB); where contracted to The Highland Council to provide Advice and Information Services on behalf of The Highland Council and the Interpretation Services are being paid for by The Highland Council) - High Life Highland 30/01/2017 to 31/01/2020, with the option for the Authority and or Participating Organisations to extend by a period of up to twelve 12 months, subject to mutual agreement.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.highland.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000459436
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/supplierhelppage/PCS-TSupplierResponseGuide.pdf

## Provenance

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