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title: "Interpreting, Translation & Transcription"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000843067"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "Scottish Social Services Council"
published: "2026-09-15"
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# Interpreting, Translation & Transcription

Buyer: Scottish Social Services Council  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000843067

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## Summary

The Scottish Social Services Council procured interpreting, translation and transcription services through framework SP-24-010. The requirement covers language interpretation, written translation, transcription and related communication support for the Council’s social protection work. Delivery is in Scotland. The procurement is classified under CPV 79540000 for interpretation services, with the related classification 79530000 for translation services. The awarded supplier group comprises Global Language Services Ltd, Global Connections (Scotland) Ltd, Language Line Limited, DA Languages Limited and Sign Solutions (SLIA) Ltd. This combination indicates a requirement that can involve spoken-language interpreting, written translation, transcription and signed-language support, delivered by providers with complementary language-service capabilities.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through an open procedure. Direct-award call-offs were made under Lots 1–4 of framework SP-24-010, covering the period from 13 July 2023 to 12 July 2030. Five suppliers were awarded the requirement: Global Language Services Ltd, Global Connections (Scotland) Ltd, Language Line Limited, DA Languages Limited and Sign Solutions (SLIA) Ltd. The related contract is active, was signed on 15 September 2026, and has a value of £50,000. Five bids were received, all from SMEs and all submitted electronically. Evaluation details are not recorded in the available outcome, but the route was an open procedure and the award was made to a multi-supplier group.

For suppliers assessing future demand from the Scottish Social Services Council, this award shows an established need for multi-provider language services delivered across Scotland. Credible competitors would need capability across interpreting, translation and transcription, with signed-language provision particularly relevant because Sign Solutions (SLIA) Ltd was among the appointed suppliers. The award also shows that the requirement can be met by a consortium or complementary supplier group rather than a single specialist. Five SMEs competed successfully through electronic bidding, so practical strengths include scalable delivery, coverage of multiple languages, reliable coordination between providers and the capacity to support public-sector users consistently. Providers with a demonstrable track record in public-service language work and the operational resources to handle varied assignments would be well placed when this requirement next reaches the market.

## Notice

Direct award call-offs have been made under SP-24-010, Lots 1-4, for Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services from 13 July 2023 to 12 July 2030. The estimated value for the life of the framework has been calculated using historical spend data from the previous contract covering the last four years and includes estimated expenditure across all suppliers and lots.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award call-offs have been made under SP-24-010, Lots 1-4, for Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services from 13 July 2023 to 12 July 2030. The estimated value for the life of the framework has been calculated using historical spend data from the previous contract covering the last four years and includes estimated expenditure across all suppliers and lots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564574 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Scottish Social Services Council |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Postcode area | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | Global Language Services Ltd; Global Connections (Scotland) Ltd; Language Line Limited; DA Languages Limited; Sign Solutions (SLIA) Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2026 at 01:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564574

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564574
  Interpreting, Translation & Transcription - Direct award call-offs have been made under SP-24-010, Lots 1-4, for Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services from 13 July 2023 to 12 July 2030. The estimated value for the life of the framework has been calculated using historical spend data from the previous contract covering the last four years and includes estimated expenditure across all suppliers and lots.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.sssc.uk.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000843067

## Provenance

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