--- title: "Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000641309" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000641309" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000641309.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000641309.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2021-01-20" --- # Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000641309 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000641309) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000641309.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is initiating a procurement process for "Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services," aimed at serving the Scottish Central Government sector. This procurement falls under the services category, with a notable estimated value of £8,000,000. Currently, the process is in the planning stage, with an important deadline for interested parties to submit responses to a Request for Information Questionnaire by 10 February 2021. The services will be required across Scotland, including the Highlands and Islands, ensuring broad reach. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in interpreting, translation, and transcription services. Companies that are well-equipped to deliver these services across varied locations, including remote areas, would be particularly suited to compete. Participation in this procurement could enable businesses to secure long-term contracts within the public sector, thus fostering new partnerships and enhancing their market presence. ## Notice Provision of Interpreting, Translation and Transcription services to the Scottish Central Government sector ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Procurement & Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring frameworks and contracts on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current Interpreting, Translation & Transcription Framework is due to expire on 11 November 2021. Work has commenced in developing the procurement strategy options including canvassing of stakeholders' views. In order to complete and finalise the strategy, SPPD recognises the value of suppliers having the opportunity to contribute to this process on a non-competitive, non-judgemental basis. This request for information is aimed at collating those views from market participants. This information may be utilised in developing the procurement strategy to help deliver contractual arrangements for Interpreting, Translation & Transcription Service requirements. SPPD is using Questback to collate responses. Suppliers and other interested parties should read the 'Statement of Requirements' document attached in the 'Additional Documents' section of this notice. We then request that you complete the Request for Information Online Questionnaire using the link below: https://response.questback.com/scottishgovernment/k8rvw702zs The questionnaire will be available for all interested parties until 10 February 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404667 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - 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 | 20 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jun 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000,000 | | 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 GOVERNMENT | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79530000 - Translation services - 79540000 - Interpretation services ## Release History - 20 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404667 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN404667&idx=1 20th January 2021 - 2017-2021 Framework - Statement of Requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404667 Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services - Provision of Interpreting, Translation and Transcription services to the Scottish Central Government sector ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000641309 - https://response.questback.com/scottishgovernment/k8rvw702zs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=641309 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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