Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Government
4 Atlantic Quay, 70 York St
Glasgow
G2 8EA
UK
E-mail: amy.smith@gov.scot
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.scotland.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Interpreting, Translation and Transcription
Reference number: SP-24-010
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79530000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Contractors will provide comprehensive face-to-face, remote video and telephone spoken language interpreting services, and document translation and transcription services to fulfil the current and evolving needs of framework public bodies.
The scope of the framework for interpreting and translation services is as follows:
Interpreting (face-to-face, remote video and telephone) – from English into a wide range of spoken languages and dialect and from those languages and dialect into English or other languages as requested by framework public bodies.
Translation and transcription services - from English into a wide range of spoken languages and from those languages into English or other languages as requested by framework public bodies including:
text to braille – or other tactile or touch formats
speech (audio) to text including tape recordings and other electronic media, audio
video to text
text to speech (audio) – including tape recordings and other electronic media, audio and video
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
15 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79530000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Contractors will provide comprehensive face-to-face, remote video and telephone spoken language interpreting services, and document translation and transcription services to fulfil the current and evolving needs of framework public bodies.
The scope of the framework for interpreting and translation services is as follows:
Interpreting (face-to-face, remote video and telephone) – from English into a wide range of spoken languages and dialect and from those languages and dialect into English or other languages as requested by framework public bodies.
Translation and transcription services - from English into a wide range of spoken languages and from those languages into English or other languages as requested by framework public bodies including:
text to braille – or other tactile or touch formats
speech (audio) to text including tape recordings and other electronic media, audio
video to text
text to speech (audio) – including tape recordings and other electronic media, audio and video
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
14/04/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish Public Bodies. The current Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Framework is due to expire on 11 November 2025. Initial work has commenced in developing a draft procurement strategy including canvassing stakeholders across the public sector. In order to complete and finalise the strategy SPPD recognises the value of suppliers having the opportunity to contribute to the process on a non-competitive and non-judgemental basis.
This request for information is aimed at collating views from market participants. The information gathered may be used in developing the procurement strategy and deliver contractual arrangements for interpreting, translation and transcription requirements.
Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the attached request for information questionnaire, using the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/htRRmYtUtg
The questionnaire should be completed by 5pm on 15 January 2025.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=782547.
(SC Ref:782547)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
16/12/2024