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title: "Gaelic Language Classes, Gaelic Skills Training in Customer Service and Tour Guides for Island Communities"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000725081"
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# Gaelic Language Classes, Gaelic Skills Training in Customer Service and Tour Guides for Island Communities

Buyer: 1434154  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000725081

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## Summary

The Argyll & Bute Council has completed a public procurement contracting process for Gaelic Language Classes, Gaelic Skills Training in Customer Service, and Tour Guides for Island Communities. The procurement stage was an open procedure. The tender title was "Gaelic Language Classes, Gaelic Skills Training in Customer Service and Tour Guides for Island Communities." The procurement method used was open, falling under the services category. The buying organisation was the Argyll & Bute Council, located in Lochgilphead, UK. The key dates included the deadline for the tender, which was on May 5, 2023. 

This public procurement tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in language and skills training, especially those interested in providing services related to Gaelic language learning and tourism. SMEs with experience in education and cultural services would be well-suited to compete for the various lots offered, ranging from beginner language classes to apprenticeships and translation services. The contracting process allowed for electronic submissions and was actively looking for suppliers to contribute to the ongoing initiatives in the island communities of Tiree, Coll, and Bute.

## Notice

Gaelic Language Classes, Gaelic Skills Training in Customer Service and Tour Guides for Island Communities.

### Lot Information

Community Gaelic Language Classes - Beginners

Community Gaelic Language Classes - Beginners.

Gaelic Language Classes for Intermediate Learners

Gaelic Language Classes for Intermediate Learners

Gaelic Conversation & Taster Sessions - Coll

Gaelic Conversation & Taster Sessions - Coll

Gaelic Language Classes / Sessions - Tiree

Gaelic Language Classes / Sessions - Tiree

Gaelic Language Classes / Sessions - Bute

Gaelic Language Classes / Sessions - Bute

Gaelic Language Classes for Tour Guides

Gaelic Language Classes for Tour Guides, online, Tiree, Coll & Bute

School Visits

School Visits, Tiree, Coll & Bute

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships,Tiree, Coll & Bute

Translation Services

Translation Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477936 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 1434154 |
| Additional buyers | ARGYLL & BUTE COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Mid Argyll |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | FÈISEAN NAN GÀIDHEAL; PRIVATE GAELIC TUTOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 5 May 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477936
- 8 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR473093

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR473093&idx=1
  8th March 2023 - Terms & Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR473093&idx=2
  8th March 2023 - Invitation to Quote
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR473093
  Gaelic Language Classes, Gaelic Skills Training in Customer Service and Tour Guides for Island Communities - Gaelic Language Classes, Gaelic Skills Training in Customer Service and Tour Guides for Island Communities.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477936
  Gaelic Language Classes, Gaelic Skills Training in Customer Service and Tour Guides for Island Communities - Gaelic Language Classes, Gaelic Skills Training in Customer Service and Tour Guides for Island Communities.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.publicontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000725081

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