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title: "Provision of British Sign Language Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000641793"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE"
published: "2021-02-12"
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# Provision of British Sign Language Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000641793

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of British Sign Language Services" is managed by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, based in Edinburgh, UK. This tender falls within the services industry, with a procurement method classified as "open" and carried out under the collaborative Framework for the Provision of British Sign Language Services. The contract, valued at £240,000, was awarded on 21 January 2021, and it entails a range of communication services related to British Sign Language, including visual and tactile communication services. The procurement stage for this process is complete, and it is part of a broader initiative covered by the GPA (Agreement on Government Procurement).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in communication services for the deaf and hard of hearing communities. Companies with expertise in British Sign Language, speech-to-text reporting, and related services would be well-suited to compete for future contracts in this area. Additionally, businesses looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector, especially in fields related to public order and safety, may find growth potential in engaging with initiatives led by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service.

## Notice

Call-off from the collaborative Framework for the Provision of British Sign Language Services PROC-574, Lot 2.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Call-off from the collaborative Framework for the Provision of British Sign Language Services PROC-574, Lot 2. The contracted services are to include visual form and the tactile form communication services as well as Lipspeakers, Sign Supported English (SSE), Speech-to-Text Reporting, Electronic Notetakers, Deaf Relay and Deaf Blind Guide Communicators.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406609 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £240,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH11 3XD |
| 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 | Sighthill/Gorgie |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DEAF ACTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406609

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406609
  Provision of British Sign Language Services - Call-off from the collaborative Framework for the Provision of British Sign Language Services PROC-574, Lot 2.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotcourtstribunals.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000641793

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