---
title: "Provision of Translation Services for Bord na Gaidhlig"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000589808"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG"
published: "2019-08-20"
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# Provision of Translation Services for Bord na Gaidhlig

Buyer: BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000589808

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by Bòrd na Gàidhlig involves the provision of Translation Services, specifically Gaelic/English translation, with a contract awarded to Global Connections (Scotland) Ltd for an amount of £36,285. The procurement method utilised was an open tender, with the initial contract period set for 12 months, commencing after the award date of 9 August 2019. The delivery addresses for services are specified within the UK, particularly targeting the region of Inverness (UKM6). Bids were accepted electronically, and there were 2 responses received during the tender period that concluded on 19 July 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in translation services, particularly those with experience in Gaelic/English language pairs. Given the cultural significance and official status of the Gaelic language, businesses that focus on language services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of offering authoritative translation, would be ideally suited to compete. The contract also allows for potential extensions for up to three additional 12-month periods, indicating ongoing demand for these services, and fostering long-term business growth strategies within this niche market.

## Notice

Provision of Gaelic/English Translation Services for an initial period of 12 months, with the option to extend for up to further 3 x 12 month periods.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Timely translation of English content into Gaelic (and vice versa) Authoritative and accurate Gaelic translations The types of material which the succcessful tenderer will be expected to translate are: Press Releases Minutes of meetings and board papers Reports Website content Publications, such as the annual report and publicity material

Renewal: 3 X 12 month periods at the sole discretion of Bord na Gaidhlig

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363667 |
| 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 | 20 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,285 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 8NW |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GLOBAL CONNECTIONS (SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363667
- 3 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359185

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL359185&idx=1
  3rd July 2019 - Seirbheisean Gaidhlig Eadar-theangachaidh Speac
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL359185&idx=2
  3rd July 2019 - Translation Services Spec
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359185
  Provision of Translation Services for Bord na Gaidhlig - Provision of Gaelic/English Translation Services for an initial period of 12 months, with the option to extend for up to further 3 x 12 month periods.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363667
  Provision of Translation Services for Bord na Gaidhlig - Provision of Gaelic/English Translation Services for an initial period of 12 months, with the option to extend for up to further 3 x 12 month periods.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gaidhlig.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000589808

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