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title: "CS-IC-1180 RFQ - Provision of BSL Interpretation Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000626156"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INVERNESS COLLEGE UHI"
published: "2020-09-14"
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# CS-IC-1180 RFQ - Provision of BSL Interpretation Services

Buyer: INVERNESS COLLEGE UHI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000626156

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## Summary

The Inverness College UHI is undertaking a public procurement process titled "CS-IC-1180 RFQ - Provision of BSL Interpretation Services," focusing on the education sector. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having concluded the tender phase on 12th August 2020. The procurement method is an open procedure, aimed at securing a framework agreement for BSL interpretation services. This service will be required at the Inverness Campus, with the contract formally secured on 21st August 2020. Businesses interested should note that the contract offers no guaranteed volume of work, as the demand will be based on the needs of the college and its students.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in BSL interpretation services. Potential suppliers should be fully qualified interpreters with relevant experience in educational settings, catering to both further education (FE) and higher education (HE). The framework agreement allows for multiple service providers, thereby increasing the likelihood of collaboration and long-term engagement. Companies looking to expand their services in the education sector and support diverse learner needs would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Provision of BSL Interpretation Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Inverness College - UHI would like to enter into a framework agreement with a Company or Service Provider(s) in order to provide services of a fully qualified BSL Interpretation Service to assist deaf students as and when required or for the full course duration. This will be conditional on college requirements and the demand for such services. Inverness College reserves the right to terminate any assignments throughout the term or academic year. The requirement is for a registered and fully qualified interpreter(s) who have the appropriate skills and experience for the specific educational level required to be interpreted (FE or HE etc.). This framework does not provide a guarantee of any volume of work being awarded.

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394675 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 14 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2023 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | INVERNESS COLLEGE UHI |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 5NA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness South |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | HELEN FARRELLY BSL INTERPRETING SERVICES; REBECCA GOODALL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394675
- 22 Jul 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390661

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL390661&idx=2
  23rd July 2020 - College Calendar 2020-2021 V3 (subject to change)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL390661&idx=1
  22nd July 2020 - CS-IC-1180 RFQ - Provision of BSL Interpretation Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390661
  CS-IC-1180 RFQ - Provision of BSL Interpretation Services - Provision of BSL Interpretation Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394675
  CS-IC-1180 RFQ - Provision of BSL Interpretation Services - Provision of BSL Interpretation Services

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.inverness.uhi.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000626156
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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