---
title: "Award of BSL for Scotland's Census 2021"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000617177"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000617177.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2020-04-28"
---

# Award of BSL for Scotland's Census 2021

Buyer: NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000617177

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Award of BSL for Scotland's Census 2021," was initiated by the National Records of Scotland. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically involving interpretation services. The procurement period commenced on 1st May 2020 and concluded on 20th July 2020. The award was made on 28th April 2020, with the total contract value amounting to £11,000. The buyer is located at Ladywell House, Edinburgh.

This tender presents unique opportunities for businesses specialising in interpretation services, particularly those offering British Sign Language (BSL) translation solutions. Companies capable of providing offline cross-platform playback solutions through mediums such as DVD, USB, or audio CD would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement could assist businesses in expanding their portfolios and fostering relationships with the Scottish Government and other buying organisations involved in public service delivery.

## Notice

British Sign Language translation of the question set, key information and guidance for Scotland's Census 20201 including the option to supply an offline cross-platform playback solution in DVD, USB and/or audio CD.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385832 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND |
| Additional buyers | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH CHILDREN'S REPORTER ADMINISTRATION |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 1QB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Corstorphine/Murrayfield |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | DEAF ACTION; MACROBERTS; SCOTT YOUNG AND SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2020 at 16:47 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385832

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot/
- http://www.nrscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scra.gov.uk

## Provenance

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