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title: "Framework for the Provision of Sign Language Interpreters"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000797620"
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published: "2025-07-17"
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# Framework for the Provision of Sign Language Interpreters

Buyer: CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000797620

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Framework for the Provision of Sign Language Interpreters" was led by the City of Glasgow College, aiming to establish a framework agreement for qualified sign language interpreters. The process fell under the Education category and took place in Glasgow, specifically at the City of Glasgow College, within the UKM82 region. It was conducted using the open procedure method and covered services as the main procurement category. This was a completed process with an award tag and included significant dates such as the tender submission deadline on 11 June 2025, followed by the contract award on 7 July 2025, with the contract remaining active.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in language services, particularly those capable of providing qualified and vetted sign language interpreters. The awarded suppliers include several SMEs such as Topp Language Solutions and Just Sign Limited, indicating that organisations with the necessary qualifications and scalability can find growth opportunities here. Businesses experienced in accessibility services within the education and public sector markets in the UK are well-suited to compete in similar future procurements, thus expanding their operational scope within this sector. The emphasis on community benefits, including local employment and training, suggests that organisations demonstrating social value propositions alongside technical competence can enhance their competitive advantage in such tenders.

## Notice

City of Glasgow College is currently looking to implement a framework agreement for qualified Sign Language Interpreters to support and facilitate communication between individuals who are deaf, deaf-blind, or have a hearing loss, and hearing individuals. This will be achieved through the in-person presence of a qualified linguist, ensuring clear, effective, and accessible communication for all parties.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

City of Glasgow College is currently looking to implement a framework agreement for qualified Sign Language Interpreters to support and facilitate communication between individuals who are deaf, deaf-blind, or have a hearing loss, and hearing individuals.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534938 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | This contract will be reviewed six months prior to the contract ending. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £480,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £800,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 0RF |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | DEAF ACTION; JUST SIGN; SIGN SOLUTIONS; SIGNIFICAN'T (UK) LIMITED T/A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERACTIONS; TOPP LANGUAGE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534938
- 7 May 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529811

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529811
  Framework for the Provision of Sign Language Interpreters - City of Glasgow College is currently looking to implement a framework agreement for qualified Sign Language Interpreters to support and facilitate communication between individuals who are deaf, deaf-blind, or have a hearing loss, and hearing individuals. This will be achieved through the in-person presence of a qualified linguist, ensuring clear, effective, and accessible communication for all parties.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534938
  Framework for the Provision of Sign Language Interpreters - City of Glasgow College is currently looking to implement a framework agreement for qualified Sign Language Interpreters to support and facilitate communication between individuals who are deaf, deaf-blind, or have a hearing loss, and hearing individuals. This will be achieved through the in-person presence of a qualified linguist, ensuring clear, effective, and accessible communication for all parties.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797620
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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