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title: "Interpretation Services Framework"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2021-12-09"
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# Interpretation Services Framework

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000656092

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## Summary

The Highland Council, in collaboration with NHS Highland and High Life Highland, has initiated a procurement process for the "Interpretation Services Framework." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting face-to-face and digital interpretation services across the Highlands and Argyll and Bute area. The framework is set to run for three years, from 2nd August 2021 to 1st August 2024, with the option for extension by up to 12 months. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with bids submitted electronically by the deadline of 8th July 2021, at 12:00 PM.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in language services, interpretation, and translation. Providers experienced in delivering public sector services, especially those with qualifications in health and safety and registration under the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme, will find this tender particularly relevant. The anticipated annual expenditure from participating organisations suggests a projected budget of approximately £850,000, creating a competitive environment for service providers in the region.

## Notice

The Highland Council, acting for itself and on behalf of the Participating Organisations, is intending to put in place a Framework Agreement with one or more providers for the provision of face to face & Digital interpretation services, on an as and when required basis. The Participating Organisations who reserve the right to use this Framework Agreement within their operating areas are: - The Highland Council - NHS Highland - Advice Agency Network - example Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB); where contracted to The Highland Council to provide Advice and Information Services on behalf of The Highland Council and the Interpretation Services are being paid for by The Highland Council) - High Life Highland The Framework shall be for a 3 year period from 02/08/2021 to 01/08/2024, with the option for the Authority and or Participating Organisations to extend by a period of up to twelve 12 months, subject to mutual agreement.

### Lot Information

Face to Face Interpretation Services

The Highland Council (hereinafter referred to as "the Authority") acting for itself and on behalf of the Participating Organisations is intending to put in place a Framework Agreement with one provider per Lot for the provision of face to face and digital interpretation services, on an as and when required basis.. Framework Agreement Value: The estimated annual value of expenditure by each Participating Organisation against this Framework is shown below for information and guidance purposes only. The Participating Organisations are not bound to any value/volume of expenditure under this Framework. The Highland Council GBP 100,000 NHS Highland GBP 100,000 HLH GBP 100 Advice Agency Network GBP 9,000

Renewal: With the option for the Authority and Participating Organisations to extend by a period of up to twelve 12 months, subject to mutual agreement.

Digital Interpretation

The Highland Council (hereinafter referred to as "the Authority") acting for itself and on behalf of the Participating Organisations is intending to put in place a Framework Agreement with one single provider per Lot for the provision of face to face and digital interpretation services, on an as and when required basis.. The estimated annual value of expenditure by each Participating Organisation against this Framework is shown below for information and guidance purposes only. The Participating Organisations are not bound to any value/volume of expenditure under this Framework. The Highland Council GBP 100,000 NHS Highland GBP 100,000 HLH GBP 100 Advice Agency Network GBP 9,000

Renewal: With the option for the Authority and Participating Organisations to extend by a period of up to twelve 12 months, subject to mutual agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435268 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2025 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £850,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £850,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND; NHS HIGHLAND |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5NX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | DA LANGUAGES; GLOBAL CONNECTIONS (SCOTLAND; GLOBAL LANGUAGE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435268
- 7 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417382

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417382
  Interpretation Services Framework - The Highland Council, acting for itself and on behalf of the Participating Organisations, is intending to put in place a Framework Agreement with one or more providers for the provision of face to face & Digital interpretation services, on an as and when required basis. The Participating Organisations who reserve the right to use this Framework Agreement within their operating areas are: - The Highland Council - NHS Highland - Advice Agency Network - example Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB); where contracted to The Highland Council to provide Advice and Information Services on behalf of The Highland Council and the Interpretation Services are being paid for by The Highland Council) - High Life Highland The Framework shall be for a 3 year period from 02/08/2021 to 01/08/2024, with the option for the Authority and or Participating Organisations to extend by a period of up to twelve 12 months, subject to mutual agreement.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435268
  Interpretation Services Framework - The Highland Council, acting for itself and on behalf of the Participating Organisations, is intending to put in place a Framework Agreement with one or more providers for the provision of face to face & Digital interpretation services, on an as and when required basis. The Participating Organisations who reserve the right to use this Framework Agreement within their operating areas are: - The Highland Council - NHS Highland - Advice Agency Network - example Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB); where contracted to The Highland Council to provide Advice and Information Services on behalf of The Highland Council and the Interpretation Services are being paid for by The Highland Council) - High Life Highland The Framework shall be for a 3 year period from 02/08/2021 to 01/08/2024, with the option for the Authority and or Participating Organisations to extend by a period of up to twelve 12 months, subject to mutual agreement.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.highland.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000656092
- https://www.globallanguageservices.co.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00045

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