--- title: "Interpreting, Translation & Transcription Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000474211" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000474211" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000474211.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000474211.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2016-12-21" --- # Interpreting, Translation & Transcription Services Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000474211 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000474211) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000474211.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is initiating a tender for "Interpreting, Translation & Transcription Services", aimed at providing vital services to the Scottish Central Government sector. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a total estimated value of £8,000,000. Interested participants should take note of the deadline for submissions outlined in the documentation, which is set for 19 January 2017. The procurement is focused on service delivery within the UK, particularly in Glasgow, where the Scottish Procurement & Commercial Directorate is located. This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies in the interpreting, translation, and transcription sectors to contribute to the public sector's needs. Businesses specialising in language services, particularly those with experience in governmental or institutional contracts, would be well-positioned to engage in this process. The current initiative not only allows for input into the procurement strategy but also supports firms in establishing long-term relationships with the government through the impending framework agreement. ## Notice Provision of Interpreting, Translation and Transcription services to the Scottish Central Government sector. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Procurement & Commercial Directorate (SPCD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current Interpreting, Translation & Transcription framework is due to expire on 11 November 2017. Work has commenced in developing the procurement strategy options including canvassing of stakeholders' views. In order to complete and finalise the strategy, SPCD recognises the value of suppliers having the opportunity to contribute to this process on a non-competitive, non-judgemental basis. This request for information is aimed at collating those views from market participants. This information may be utilised in developing the procurement strategy to help deliver contractual arrangements for Interpreting, Translation & Transcription Service requirements. Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the attached Request for Information document and return it to Geraldine.Lipton@gov.scot by 19 January 2017. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC268068 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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 | 21 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 May 2017 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000,000 | | 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 | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8LU | | 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 | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79530000 - Translation services - 79540000 - Interpretation services ## Release History - 21 Dec 2016 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC268068 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC268068&idx=1 23rd December 2016 - Specification of Requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC268068&idx=2 23rd December 2016 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC268068&idx=3 23rd December 2016 - Historical Data for Information Only - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC268068&idx=4 23rd December 2016 - Procurement Timetable - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC268068&idx=5 23rd December 2016 - Request for Information and Supplier Responses - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC268068 Interpreting, Translation & Transcription Services - Provision of Interpreting, Translation and Transcription services to the Scottish Central Government sector. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=474211 - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000474211 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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