--- title: "Provision of Translation Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000776800" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000776800" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000776800.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000776800.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-24" --- # Provision of Translation Services Buyer: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000776800 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000776800) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000776800.json) ## Summary Glasgow City Council is currently in the tender stage for their "Provision of Translation Services" contract, classified under the general public services category. This open procedure tender involves outsourcing translation services currently provided in-house, encompassing in-person, telephone, video conference, and document translation. Key dates include a tender submission deadline of 25 November 2024 and the award period starting the same day. The procurement carries an estimated value of £6,500,000 and will take place within the Glasgow area. The council's address is 40 John St, City Chambers, Glasgow, G2 1DU, with James Cook as the primary contact (james.cook@glasgow.gov.uk). The outsourcing initiative presents substantial business growth opportunities for translation service providers, particularly those experienced in large-scale government contracts. It is particularly suited for businesses capable of managing TUPE implications involving 70 sessional interpreters and administrative staff. With demands for both face-to-face and digital translation services, businesses with robust, scalable service offerings in these areas stand to benefit. Additionally, as the Council requires electronic ordering, payment, and invoicing, tech-savvy firms with established digital infrastructures will be well-positioned to meet the contract's requirements. ## Notice The council is seeking to outsource for the first time the translation services provision which is currently being provided in-house. The council require a service provided to provide in person face to face translation from both non English language or dialect to English language and vice versa, within the council's properties or at other nominated locations as well as telephone, video conference services and document translation from both non English language or dialect to English language and vice versa. As this is an in-house service currently there will be a TUPE implication which will include 70 sessional interpreters, 2 Admin staff and sessional accessor. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The council is seeking to outsource for the first time the translation services provision which is currently being provided in-house. The council require a service provided to provide in person face to face translation from both non English language or dialect to English language and vice versa, within the council's properties or at other nominated locations as well as telephone, video conference services and document translation from both non English language or dialect to English language and vice versa. As this is an in-house service currently there will be a TUPE implication which will include 70 sessional interpreters, 2 Admin staff and sessional accessor.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Renewal: There will be an option to extend for 27 months which included a 3 month mobilisation/demobilisation period at the end of this contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516882 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,500,000 | | Lots value | £6,500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 1DU | | 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 East | | Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79530000 - Translation services ## Release History - 24 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516882 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516882 Provision of Translation Services - The council is seeking to outsource for the first time the translation services provision which is currently being provided in-house. The council require a service provided to provide in person face to face translation from both non English language or dialect to English language and vice versa, within the council's properties or at other nominated locations as well as telephone, video conference services and document translation from both non English language or dialect to English language and vice versa. As this is an in-house service currently there will be a TUPE implication which will include 70 sessional interpreters, 2 Admin staff and sessional accessor. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.glasgow.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000776800 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000776800. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000776800.json.