---
title: "interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000684373"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2022-02-23"
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# interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000684373

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is issuing a procurement notice for interpreting, translation, and transcription services as part of their ongoing framework agreements, with the tender process having reached the award stage as of 20 December 2021. This initiative falls under the industry category of services, specifically aimed at enhancing public sector communication capabilities. The related procurement was initiated on 12 November 2021 and was conducted through an open procedure. The framework agreement is primarily targeted within the Glasgow area, with the contract awarded to Global Connections (Scotland) Ltd for a value of £887,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in linguistic services, particularly those focused on interpreting and translation. Companies with large-scale operations in public services or those that have a robust understanding of the Scottish Government's needs would be well-suited to compete in future bidding opportunities. As the public sector increasingly utilises framework agreements, firms that can demonstrate reliable service provision and compliance with public procurement standards stand to benefit from ongoing collaborations and contracts.

## Notice

Social Security Scotland are looking to utilise the new Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services framework agreement which became live on the 12th November 2021.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Use of SG - Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services framework agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441511 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 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 | £887,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GLOBAL CONNECTIONS (SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79700000 - Investigation and security services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441511

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441511
  interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services - Social Security Scotland are looking to utilise the new Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services framework agreement which became live on the 12th November 2021.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000684373

## Provenance

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