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title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of British Sign Language Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000619579"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
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# Framework Agreement for the Provision of British Sign Language Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000619579

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority is currently in the procurement stage for a Framework Agreement titled "Framework Agreement for the Provision of British Sign Language Services." This procurement is classified under the services sector and is aimed at delivering essential support for Police Scotland, the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS), and other governmental bodies across Scotland. The submission deadline for this open procedure is set for 15th June 2020, with an award period commencing shortly after on the same day. The service will cater to both 24/7 operational areas and standard office hours, specifically within geographical divisions classified as North, East, and West Scotland.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in British Sign Language (BSL) services. Companies capable of offering 24/7 support or standard operational services during office hours should consider competing. Suitable candidates might include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) focused on accessibility services, as well as larger firms with the capacity to meet stringent qualification criteria, such as holding relevant certifications and insurance standards. Collaboration with organisations that have prior experience in public sector contracts would also enhance competitive positioning in this tender process.

## Notice

The Scottish Police Authority intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Services in relation to British Sign Language (BSL)on behalf of Police Scotland, the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS), the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB), the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Services (COPFS), the Scottish Prison Service (SPS), the Scottish Children's Reporter Administration (SCRA), Social Security Scotland and Forestry and Land Scotland. This Framework Agreement shall be divided into two (2) individual Lots. Both Lot 1 and 2 are further divided into geographical sub-Lots- North, East and West. A maximum of three (3) Contractors shall be appointed to each Lot.

### Lot Information

Services are required to be delivered 24 hours per day and 7 days per week.

The Scottish Police Authority wish to award a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Services in relation to British Sign Language (BSL)on behalf of Police Scotland, the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS), the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB), the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Services (COPFS), the Scottish Prison Service (SPS), the Scottish Children's Reporter Administration (SCRA), Social Security Scotland and Forestry and Land Scotland. This Framework Agreement shall be divided into two (2) individual Lots. Each individual Lot is detailed in the table below. Both Lot 1 and 2 are further divided into geographical sub-Lots- North, East and West. A maximum of three (3) Contractors shall be appointed to each Lot. The North area includes Highlands and Islands (Orkney Isles, Shetland Isles and Western Isles), North East (Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray), and Tayside (Dundee, Perth City, Perth and Kinross and Angus). The East area includes Edinburgh City, The Lothians and Border, Fife and Forth Valley (Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire). The West area includes Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire, Lanarkshire, Argyll and West Dunbartonshire (Inner Hebrides), Renfrewshire and Inverclyde and Dumfries and Galloway. Lot 1 24/7 service coverage - Services are required to be delivered 24 hours per day and 7 days per week.. Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: one option to extend up to 12 months

Services are required to be delivered during normal office hours, i.e. Monday to Friday 8am- 6pm.

The Scottish Police Authority wish to award a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Services in relation to British Sign Language (BSL)on behalf of Police Scotland, the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS), the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB), the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Services (COPFS), the Scottish Prison Service (SPS), the Scottish Children's Reporter Administration (SCRA), Social Security Scotland and Forestry and Land Scotland. This Framework Agreement shall be divided into two (2) individual Lots. Each individual Lot is detailed in the table below. Both Lot 1 and 2 are further divided into geographical sub-Lots- North, East and West. A maximum of three (3) Contractors shall be appointed to each Lot. The North area includes Highlands and Islands (Orkney Isles, Shetland Isles and Western Isles), North East (Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray), and Tayside (Dundee, Perth City, Perth and Kinross and Angus). The East area includes Edinburgh City, The Lothians and Border, Fife and Forth Valley (Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire). The West area includes Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire, Lanarkshire, Argyll and West Dunbartonshire (Inner Hebrides), Renfrewshire and Inverclyde and Dumfries and Galloway. Lot 2 Office Hours - Services are required to be delivered during normal office hours, i.e. Monday to Friday 8am- 6pm.. Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: one option to extend up to 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399633 |
| 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 | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | January 2024 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £568,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £568,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G51 1DZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Govan |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | DEAF ACTION; JUST SIGN; SIGN LANGUAGE INTERACTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399633
- 13 May 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386708

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386708
  Framework Agreement for the Provision of British Sign Language Services - The Scottish Police Authority intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Services in relation to British Sign Language (BSL)on behalf of Police Scotland, the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS), the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB), the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Services (COPFS), the Scottish Prison Service (SPS), the Scottish Children's Reporter Administration (SCRA), Social Security Scotland and Forestry and Land Scotland. This Framework Agreement shall be divided into two (2) individual Lots. Both Lot 1 and 2 are further divided into geographical sub-Lots- North, East and West. A maximum of three (3) Contractors shall be appointed to each Lot.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399633
  Framework Agreement for the Provision of British Sign Language Services - The Scottish Police Authority intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Services in relation to British Sign Language (BSL)on behalf of Police Scotland, the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS), the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB), the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Services (COPFS), the Scottish Prison Service (SPS), the Scottish Children's Reporter Administration (SCRA), Social Security Scotland and Forestry and Land Scotland. This Framework Agreement shall be divided into two (2) individual Lots. Both Lot 1 and 2 are further divided into geographical sub-Lots- North, East and West. A maximum of three (3) Contractors shall be appointed to each Lot.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000619579
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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