--- title: "Communication Support Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000799031" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799031" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000799031.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000799031.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE" published: "2026-01-09" --- # Communication Support Services Buyer: FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000799031 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799031) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000799031.json) ## Summary Forth Valley College has initiated a tender process for "Communication Support Services" under the open procedure methodology, focusing on providing vital communication support to students in various campuses across Falkirk, Stirling, and Alloa. Key roles include British Sign Language interpreters to assist students with integration and engagement in learning activities. The process is actively in the tender stage, with bids set to close by 17th June 2025. The primary industry category is services, specifically educational services, taking place in the regions marked as UKM76, UKM72, and UKM77. This tender presents significant avenues for businesses specialising in educational support services, particularly those offering communication aid such as sign language interpretation. Companies with expertise in facilitating communication for the deaf community could find fruitful opportunities for growth and network expansion. There is the potential for a framework agreement, allowing up to six participants, and the opportunity for contract extension contingent on satisfactory performance and ongoing requirements from the authority. This is well-suited for vendors looking to sustain and grow their footprint within the public sector services landscape in Scotland. ## Notice The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for Communication Support Services. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The required services include, but are not limited to: Communication Support Workers (CSWs) to provide accurate interpretation for students using British Sign Language (BSL) and to provide appropriate communication strategies to enable deaf students to integrate into their peer group and engage with their learning (Student Award Agency Scotland (SAAS) Definition: Sign Language Interpreter). BSL Interpreters to provide BSL interpreting for students in and outwith the classroom. Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement for 3 further period of 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546823 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | May 2029 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £308,107 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE | | Locality | FALKIRK | | Post town | Falkirk and Stirling | | Postcode | FK2 9AD | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk | | Local authority | Falkirk | | Electoral ward | Falkirk North | | Westminster constituency | Falkirk | | Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM76 Falkirk, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PRESTIGE NETWORK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79540000 - Interpretation services ## Release History - 9 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546823 - 15 May 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530454 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530454&idx=1 15th May 2025 - Appendix A - Form of Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530454&idx=2 15th May 2025 - Appendix B - Freedom of Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530454&idx=3 15th May 2025 - Appendix C - Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530454&idx=4 15th May 2025 - Appendix D - Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530454&idx=5 15th May 2025 - Appendix F - SCM RP Section 1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530454&idx=6 15th May 2025 - Appendix E - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530454&idx=7 15th May 2025 - Appendix G - Technical Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY530454&idx=8 15th May 2025 - ISS-2025-03 Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530454 Communication Support Services - The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for Communication Support Services. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546823 Communication Support Services - The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for Communication Support Services. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.forthvalley.ac.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799031 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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