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title: "01809 Provision of Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services (SP-16-016)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000640235"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2021-01-04"
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# 01809 Provision of Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services (SP-16-016)

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000640235

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service recently completed a procurement process for the title "01809 Provision of Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services (SP-16-016)" aimed at sourcing full interpreting, translation, and transcription services in accordance with the Scottish Government Framework SP-16-016. The procurement, classified under the services category, was conducted using an open procedure, with contracts awarded on 18 December 2020. The buying organisation is located at Calton House, 5 Redheughs Rigg, Edinburgh, EH12 9HW, UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in language services, particularly those providing interpreting and translation solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the language services sector would be well-suited to compete, as the nature of the services required aligns with their capabilities. With a total contract value of £50,000 for each lot, potential suppliers can engage with the Scottish Prison Service, broadening their service reach while fulfilling critical government needs.

## Notice

The Scottish Prison Service requires full interpreting, translation & transcription services in accordance with Scottish Government Framework SP-16-016.

### Lot Information

01809A Provision of Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services (SP-16-016)

The Scottish Prison Service requires full interpreting, translation & transcription services in accordance with Scottish Government Framework SP-16-016: Interpreting, Translation & Transcription Services. Call-off contracts have been formally awarded via direct award to both listed suppliers as per SP-16-016 Framework Buyer's Guide.

01809B Provision of Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services (SP-16-016)

The Scottish Prison Service requires full interpreting, translation & transcription services in accordance with Scottish Government Framework SP-16-016: Interpreting, Translation & Transcription Services. Call-off contracts have been formally awarded via direct award to both listed suppliers as per SP-16-016 Framework Buyer's Guide.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403375 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9HW |
| 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 | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | GLOBAL CONNECTIONS (SCOTLAND; GLOBAL LANGUAGE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403375

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403375
  01809 Provision of Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services (SP-16-016) - The Scottish Prison Service requires full interpreting, translation & transcription services in accordance with Scottish Government Framework SP-16-016.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/find-a-court
- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000640235

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