---
title: "Progressing developments in the corpus of Scottish Gaelic"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000785866"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG"
published: "2025-03-12"
---

# Progressing developments in the corpus of Scottish Gaelic

Buyer: BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000785866

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## Summary

Bòrd na Gàidhlig, a central purchasing body, recently awarded a contract titled "Progressing developments in the corpus of Scottish Gaelic" in the services industry category. The procurement process used the open procedure method and was conducted electronically. Key dates included the tender period ending on 10 February 2025, the award period starting shortly after, and the contract being signed on 11 March 2025. The contracting process spans multiple stages, with the initial tender stage starting on 20 December 2024 and reaching the award stage by 12 March 2025. The delivery location specified is Scotland, with the buyer operating out of Great Glen House, Leachkin Road, Inverness, IV3 8NW.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in language development services, particularly those with expertise in Gaelic language projects. The contract, valued at £135,000, was ultimately awarded to the University Court of the University of Glasgow, highlighting the demand for specialised services from well-established institutions. Smaller businesses with innovative approaches and a deep understanding of the Gaelic language could position themselves as strong contenders in future similar procurements, contributing to the ongoing development and preservation of Scottish Gaelic. The procurement requirements emphasised electronic submissions and compliance with detailed technical and economic selection criteria, suggesting that businesses equipped with robust digital capabilities and strong credential portfolios could thrive in this competitive landscape.

## Notice

Progressing developments in the corpus of Scottish Gaelic

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Progressing developments in the corpus of Scottish Gaelic

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525802 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £112,500 |
| Lots value | £112,500 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £135,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 8NW |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY COURT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525802
- 20 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520781

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520781&idx=1
  20th December 2024 - Progressing developments in the corpus of Scottish Gaelic
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520781
  Progressing developments in the corpus of Scottish Gaelic - Progressing developments in the corpus of Scottish Gaelic
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525802
  Progressing developments in the corpus of Scottish Gaelic - Progressing developments in the corpus of Scottish Gaelic

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gaidhlig.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000785866
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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