--- title: "Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000535531" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000535531" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000535531.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000535531.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2018-11-02" --- # Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Services Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000535531 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000535531) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000535531.json) ## Summary Aberdeenshire Council is inviting tenders for "Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Services" as part of a public procurement process in the services sector. Located in Aberdeen, UK, the procurement method is open, and the tender is currently in the active stage, having been initiated on 29 March 2018 with a submission deadline on 3 May 2018. The contract value is estimated at £160,000. This initiative aims to fulfil multiple lots including interpretation services, telephone interpretation, and translation/transcription services, all intended for delivery within Aberdeenshire. This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in language services, particularly those that offer interpretation and transcription capabilities. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the language services industry would be well-suited to compete, as experience in similar contracts and compliance with stringent insurance requirements will likely be significant factors in the evaluation process. Businesses with a documented health and safety policy and experience in delivering public sector services may enhance their chances of success in this tender. ## Notice Interpretation, Translation and Transcription services ### Lot Information Interpretation Services Provision of Face to Face Interpretation Services Renewal: The contract shall be subject to renewal on the expiry of this arrangement in 2022 Telephone interpretation services Provision of telephone interpretation services Renewal: At the end of the current arrangement, Council will likely come back to the market in 2022. Translation and Transcription Services Provision of Translation and Transcription Services Renewal: At the expiry of this arrangement in 2022 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV335932 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 3 May 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Jul 2018 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 2022 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £136,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB16 5GB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## 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 - 79540000 - Interpretation services ## Release History - 2 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV335932 - 29 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR315109 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR315109&idx=8 1st May 2018 - Terms and Conditiosn - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR315109&idx=1 30th April 2018 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR315109&idx=7 30th April 2018 - ITT - Corrected day for submissions from "Friday" to "Thursday" date still 3rd May no change. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR315109&idx=2 29th March 2018 - Appendix 2 - Pricing - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR315109&idx=3 29th March 2018 - Appendix 3 - Declaration - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR315109&idx=4 29th March 2018 - Appendix 5 - Quality Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR315109&idx=5 29th March 2018 - Appendix - Statement of Requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR315109&idx=6 29th March 2018 - ESPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR315109 Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Services - Interpretation, Translation and Transcription services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV335932 Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Services - Interpretation, Translation and Transcription services ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00232 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000535531 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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