---
title: "Call-off from Interpreting, Translation & Transcription Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000689096"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)"
published: "2022-04-04"
---

# Call-off from Interpreting, Translation & Transcription Services Framework

Buyer: SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000689096

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the "Call-off from Interpreting, Translation & Transcription Services Framework," initiated by the Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Care Inspectorate). This public procurement falls under the services category and is situated in Dundee, UK. The contract is currently active and was signed on 4th April 2022, with an estimated value of £35,000 for the duration of the framework, which runs from 12th November 2021 to 11th November 2025. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, with the Care Inspectorate acting as the buyer and overseeing the award to suppliers including DA Languages Limited, Global Language Services Ltd, and Global Connect.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in translation and transcription services to expand their operations and gain valuable public sector experience. Companies with expertise in interpreting and related linguistic services are particularly suited to compete for this contract and may benefit from increased visibility and connection within the social care sector. Given that three suppliers are already part of the framework, competitors will need to demonstrate their unique capabilities to stand out in this evolving market.

## Notice

Care Inspectorate's call-off from Scottish Governments framework SP-21-001 for Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services. Commencing 12 November 2021 till 11 November 2025. The value has been estimated for the life of the framework agreement using the spend over previous 4 years for this requirement and is inclusive of all three suppliers on the framework.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Care Inspectorate's call-off from Scottish Governments framework SP-21-001 for Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services. Commencing 12 November 2021 till 11 November 2025. The value has been estimated for the life of the framework agreement using the spend over previous 4 years for this requirement and is inclusive of all three suppliers on the framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445111 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE) |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445111

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445111
  Call-off from Interpreting, Translation & Transcription Services Framework - Care Inspectorate's call-off from Scottish Governments framework SP-21-001 for Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services. Commencing 12 November 2021 till 11 November 2025. The value has been estimated for the life of the framework agreement using the spend over previous 4 years for this requirement and is inclusive of all three suppliers on the framework.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.careinspectorate.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000689096

## Provenance

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