--- title: "Sign Language Interpretation & Associated Services (PIN)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000634716" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000634716" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000634716.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000634716.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY" published: "2020-10-29" --- # Sign Language Interpretation & Associated Services (PIN) Buyer: SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000634716 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000634716) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000634716.json) ## Summary The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body is initiating a planned procurement process for Sign Language Interpretation & Associated Services, aimed at enhancing communication within the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. This requirement comes under the services category, with an estimated contract value of £100,000. Interested suppliers should note that the deadline for expressing interest for the market research phase is set for 27 November 2020, while the anticipated date for the tender release is approximately in March 2021. The primary delivery location will be at the Scottish Parliament, Holyrood, Edinburgh. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in sign language interpretation and associated services, particularly those that can offer British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation for live parliamentary events and other engagements. Companies capable of providing a range of services, including interpretation for Deafblind communication and video-relay services, would be well-suited to compete. The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body is open to hearing from contractors who can meet any part of the requirement, which could foster collaborative ventures among businesses to effectively deliver these essential services. ## Notice Sign Language Interpretation & Associated Services to the Scottish Parliament. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) is looking for one or more contractors to provide Sign Language Interpretation & Associated Services to the Scottish Parliament. The main requirement is for British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation of some parliamentary business that will be filmed and broadcast live, including debates and the weekly First Minister's Questions. BSL interpretation will also be required for some events that will be filmed and broadcast live such as Festival of Politics events. In addition, the Scottish Parliament needs in-person interpretation for visitors to the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh (including, for example, for meetings, tours and education sessions), though interpretation at other locations may also be required occasionally. Most requirements will be English to BSL interpretation, but other languages or services such as Sign Supported English, Deafblind communication, electronic note-taking and lipspeakers may also be required. There may also be a requirement for video-relay interpretation services. The SPCB may divide this requirement into Lots and are interested in hearing from organisations that can provide either all, or part of, the requirement. Views on the feasibility or otherwise of dividing the requirement into Lots are also welcome. The closing date for noting interest to be included in the market research phase of this project is Friday 27 November 2020. A tender exercise to award a contract for this requirement is anticipated to be issued around March of 2021.. Please contact Avril.Gordon@parliament.scot if you have any questions ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT398199 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | 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 | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Mar 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH99 1SP | | 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 | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 33196200 - Devices for the disabled - 64216000 - Electronic message and information services - 64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services - 64228100 - Television broadcast transmission services - 79530000 - Translation services - 79540000 - Interpretation services - 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services ## Release History - 29 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT398199 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT398199 Sign Language Interpretation & Associated Services (PIN) - Sign Language Interpretation & Associated Services to the Scottish Parliament. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.parliament.scot - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000634716 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=634716 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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